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Data Scientist, Modeling Lead

Navigant Consulting
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
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 Data Scientist, Modeling Lead to join our AI & Data Defense and Security Segment, where the individual will lead modeling efforts, and help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. The individual will work with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data querying and wrangling to data engineering, to data visualization, dashboarding, and business intelligence (BI), to predictive analytics, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI). Our support enables our clients through mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduced cost and complexity, increased trust, and improved operational effectiveness. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide data science, artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML), and analytics support to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program clients.
  • Develop data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide analytics insights (Qlik)
  • Collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data using a variety of methods and tools, such as Python and R
  • Leverage data science platforms such as Databricks
  • Ensuring data governance and quality assurance standards are met
  • Conducting data validation and remediation using tools such as R and Excel
  • Organizing and leading client meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking, and following-up on action items
  • Summarizing and presenting information and reports to the team and make recommendations (both oral and written).
  • Develop trusted relationships with clients at all levels of the organization to obtain a more complete perspective and understanding of our clients' mission, challenges, and goals to deliver tailored solutions and drive innovation in AI/ML and data science.
  • Support business development efforts (e.g., responding to RFPs/RFIs, developing white papers, creating pitch decks and capability briefings, etc.)

What You Will Need:
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
  • Bachelors Degree
  • THREE (3) or more years of experience in consulting, data analytics, or project management

What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Active DHS Public Trust
  • Law Enforcement experience
  • Data visualization tools such as Qlik
  • Good critical thinking skills, writing skills, and communication skills
  • Experience with Databricks
  • Experience connecting visualization to various types of data sources
  • Experience developing training materials

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- or via email at 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 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 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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