Data Scientist - National Security

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DHS Public Trust
• Bachelors degree
• At least three years of experience in data analytics, data science, business analytics, or data engineering
• Preferred: Active and maintained TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance after joining
• Preferred: Five years of experience in data science and data analytics
• Preferred: Experience supporting law enforcement, intelligence, or investigative environments
• Preferred: Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Preferred: Experience with geospatial data and tools such as ArcGIS
• Preferred: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Preferred: Experience with data validation, data quality assessments, and query optimization
• Preferred: Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Preferred: Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments such as Databricks, Palantir, AWS, Azure, or Google
• Preferred: Experience in financial intelligence analysis, forensic accounting, open-source intelligence, or criminal investigation support
• Preferred: Familiarity with financial or cryptocurrency data analysis
• Preferred: Experience working with structured and unstructured investigative datasets

Responsibilities:

• Assess and recommend opportunities to apply advanced analysis and automation to current operations
• Collect, clean, transform, and analyze large datasets using tools such as Python, R, and SQL
• Design and develop Power BI visualizations and dashboards to deliver analytical insights
• Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies that support investigations and operational decisions
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to automate and optimize them
• Summarize and present findings and recommendations in reports and briefings
• Balance competing priorities, including quick-turnaround and ad hoc requests
• Support all phases of analytic development, from strategic assessment and opportunity identification through requirements gathering, data collection, analysis, and delivery of actionable intelligence

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Business Intelligence
• Cloud
• Databricks
• Support
• Power BI
• Python
• SQL
• Security

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We are Guidehouse, and this Data Science Consulting role is part of our AI and Data Defense and Security team. Our consultants help clients maximize the value of data and automate business processes, applying capabilities across analytics, data science, engineering, visualization, dashboarding, business intelligence, and predictive analytics. In this role, you will support mission goals for the Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement efforts. Travel may be up to 10%. We offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits, including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage; paid holidays and personal and family sick time; parental leave and adoption assistance; a 401(k) plan; life and disability insurance; health and flexible spending accounts; student loan paydown; tuition reimbursement and development opportunities; certification support; referral incentives; company events and community outreach; emergency backup childcare; and a mobility stipend. The role may also qualify for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

last updated 43 week of 2026