Data Scientist - GIS Focus

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)

What You Will Do:
Data Scientist role will be part of a data analytics team supporting a large Intelligence Community Agency with data process improvement for GEOINT production. The team's objective is to help their office solve data challenges which can include a variety of data solutions depending on the task/project such as: visualization, analysis, automation or tool creation, applying Machine Learning techniques/processes, developing data pipelines via Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, or DevSecOps. Given the diverse needs and skills required, the team works together to apply the right skills to each problem and further modernize the office's capacity to use data. Team also is responsible for creating performance metrics and business intelligence for business optimization through programming or data visualization software. Ideal candidate will be able to extract and analyze large and complex data, and to able to work with data analyst/visualization specialist teammates to select and apply the appropriate analytical techniques. Will work closely with clients towards goal of increasing organizational and production efficiency and provide knowledge of data science/engineering practices. Visualization and deployment of analyses and/or tools involves COTS software such as Tableau and ArcGIS, as well as web-based applications which can predict, explain, or analyze data. The candidate will coordinate with non-technical users to identify data analytics needs and use facilitation skills to elicit requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders.

The candidate should be comfortable working with cross-functional teams to understand client project requirements, analyze and visualize data, identify technical solutions, and communicate solutions/processes to non-technical stakeholders. The candidate must have the ability to translate complex problem sets, metrics and assessments into coherent, communications products. Lastly, the candidate must be able to identify and proactively address technical risks to technical process development.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret with SCI (TS/SCI) Federal or DoD security clearance; must UPGRADE and MAINTAIN a Top Secret with SCI (TS/SCI) and Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph  Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelors degree

• FIVE (5) or more years' of advanced knowledge and experience with at least two programming languages including Python

• Experience working with geospatial data (such as vector or raster data, features, attributes, KML, GEOJSON, or shapefiles) and GIS analytical tools and databases (such as Esri or QGIS)

• Experience with cloud development and deployment (priority platform: AWS)

• Experience with Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes, accessing APIs, and data transfer tools

• Experience building analytical tools and visualizing data

• Experience with creating data pipelines and providing actionable insight into key business performance metrics including operational efficiency

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with Tableau or other COTS data viz tools

• Experience with open-source tools for collaboration and code storage such as Gitlab

• Comply with project schedules and Agile development methodologies including daily/recurring Jira updates and code reviews

• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Familiarity with Elastic Stack capabilities

• Familiarity with IC/DoD domain

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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