Operations Research Specialist

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

Assist clients to maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics, operations research, and data science. Our professionals provide our clients with data querying and data wrangling, data visualization and dashboarding, predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as well as robotic process automation (RPA). Our services enable our clients to define their information strategy, enable mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve operational effectiveness.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET federal security clearance; or higher

• FIVE (5) years or more years of data analytics experience

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Data Analytics, or similar quantitative discipline.

• Significant experience working with analytical models, methods, applications, and tools, such as:

• Statistical analysis, predictive modelling, simulation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
• Selecting and applying the appropriate analytical techniques
• Analytics for business, operations, human capital, or financial management
• Analyzing large and complex data sets, with strong aptitude for conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Advanced proficiency in an analytics programming language, such as R, Python, or SAS
• Visualization skills such as Tableau, Power BI, or Envision

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Data Analytics, or similar quantitative discipline.

• Skills and/or proven success in the following:

• Contributing as a team member: understanding personal and team roles, contributing to a positive working environment by building strong, collaborative relationships with team members

• Leading small teams, coaching and collaborating with colleagues, providing feedback and guidance on work performance

• Identifying and addressing client needs, building relationships with clients, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks, communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor

• Communicating effectively to various audiences, including various levels of management and external clients, in a professional environment

• Business development including RFP/RFQ responses, developing white papers/concept papers, and building and demonstrating prototype solutions to customers

• Knowledge of defense, national security, financial management, or construction management environment.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

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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.