Data Scientist/Data Analyst

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Scientist/Data Analyst to support Navy mission objectives through the development and enhancement of Palantir Foundry data pipelines, dashboards, and AI-enabled workflows. The role is onsite in McLean, VA and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Federal/DoD SECRET clearance.

Role Focus

This position advances operational readiness and decision-quality analytics by improving how mission data is ingested, transformed, modeled, and delivered in mission-tailored Palantir Foundry environments. You will help replace manual reporting with automated workflows and enable faster access to decision-ready insights for Sailors, analysts, and operational commands.

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and sustain Palantir Foundry data pipelines, ontologies, and workflows that support operational readiness, logistics efficiency, and decision-quality analytics.
• Develop and deliver mission-aligned Foundry demos and decision-support tools to help Navy leaders visualize operational challenges, evaluate courses of action, and adopt modern data capabilities.
• Increase analytic velocity across Fleet operations by replacing manual reporting processes with automated, scalable workflows using Python, Power BI, and Power Apps.
• Create dashboards, AI-enabled workflows, and performance metrics used to assess Fleet capacity, maintenance readiness, supply chain performance, and operational tempo.
• Integrate ML models, APIs, and automated pipelines into mission-tailored Foundry environments so users can rapidly access and act on decision-ready data.
• Collaborate with Navy program managers, Fleet users, and technical teams to translate mission needs into actionable technical plans that improve readiness reporting and mission execution.
• Support Agile development cycles and DevSecOps processes to maintain secure, dependable, and scalable mission analytics aligned with Navy digital modernization priorities.
• Facilitate training, workshops, and data-literacy engagements to strengthen analytic proficiency and AI readiness across Navy user groups and mission communities.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “SECRET” security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE “SECRET” clearance or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in data science or a related quantitative field.
• 1+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, automation, or AI/ML development.
• Strong proficiency in Python including NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and Matplotlib, with workflow automation experience.
• Experience developing automated dashboards, pipelines, and mission-oriented reporting solutions using Power BI, Power Apps, and Python.
• Familiarity with SQL, GitHub, and modern version control practices.
• Demonstrated consulting competencies including mission translation, strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level briefings.

Technologies

• Palantir Foundry, Python, NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib
• Power BI, Power Apps, SQL, GitHub
• ML models, APIs
• Agile, DevSecOps

Nice to Have

• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated demos and mission-focused analytical products.
• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry tools, including Ontology and AIP Foundations.
• Experience developing ML models, AI governance tools, or workflow automation frameworks applicable to Navy logistics, readiness, or maintenance use cases.
• Experience building API-enabled data solutions and integrating third-party systems to enhance operational insights.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53.
• Experience delivering training or large-scale upskilling programs focused on data, analytics, or AI literacy across mission environments.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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

Additional Details

• Location: McLean, VA (onsite)
• Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Job Family: Data Science Consulting
• Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret