Junior Data Scientist

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: Guidehouse is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to join our AI and Data Defense and Security team. The individual will develop advanced data analytics models, create data collection and process automation solutions, collect and analyze data to identify trends, develop visualizations in support of organizational and mission goals, and support decision-making for large-scale programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Design and development of process improvement and automation applications using tools such as UiPath, Python, and R - Design and development of models and dashboard solutions to provide analytic insights using tools such as Qlik and Tableau - Leading and reviewing, data cleaning scripts using tools such as Python - Identifying and creating additional data visualization capabilities, as needed - Ensuring data governance and quality assurance standards are met - Analyzing current process and identifying potential improvements - Working with team members to summarize and report on business process improvements to include gaps in current processes and initiatives to improve processes for an organization, including solutions such as large language models and advanced statistics - Summarizing and presenting information and reports to the team and make recommendations (both oral and written). What You Will Need: - US Citizenship is required - Bachelor's Degree is required What Would Be Nice To Have: - Quality control experience including debugging and conducting Quality Assurance of new features and enhancements - Experience with data architecture and warehousing - Experience with Generative AI development - Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail - Experience developing new and re-designing existing processes to meet new and/or evolving business requirements - Ability to provide guidance and direction for specific projects or sub-tasks - Capability to manage multi-task projects What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: - Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance - Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays - Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus - Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Basic Life & Supplemental Life - Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Student Loan PayDown - Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities - Skills Development & Certifications - Employee Referral Program - Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach - Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program - Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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