Data Scientist, Senior Consultant (Utilities)

This Senior Consultant Data Scientist position supports utility clients through analytics and AI-enabled solution delivery. You will define objectives and technical requirements, build decision-support tools, lead workstreams, and communicate recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and develop analytical solutions using Python, R, Snowflake, SQL, Databricks, Power BI, GIS, and other modern analytics platforms to address complex client business challenges.
• Collaborate with utility clients and Guidehouse subject matter experts to shape business objectives, analytical strategies, technical requirements, and actionable recommendations.
• Design, build, test, and implement data, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions aligned to clients’ business objectives.
• Convert business requirements into scalable analytical workflows, data products, dashboards, visualizations, and decision-support tools.
• Lead project workstreams and provide technical mentorship, guidance, and quality review for analysts and consultants to support professional development and high-quality delivery.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences to support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) or more years of professional experience applying data analytics, business intelligence, data science, or related quantitative techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Proficiency with analytical and data management tools such as Python, SQL, R, Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, GIS, or comparable technologies.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets and developing analytical solutions from concept through implementation.
• Strong communication and consulting skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts into business insights and recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.

Technologies

• Python
• R
• Snowflake
• SQL
• Databricks
• Power BI
• GIS
• Tableau

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting electric, gas, water, or other energy-sector organizations.
• Familiarity with utility business functions such as customer programs, DERs, electrification, asset management, operations, and regulatory planning.
• Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms, data engineering, AI, machine learning, geospatial analytics, or optimization techniques.
• Experience developing dashboards, data products, or decision-support applications for business users.
• Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment.
• Master's degree or relevant certifications in analytics, cloud technologies, or data engineering.

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 Information

• Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite)
• Job Family: Data Science Consulting
• Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Clearance Required: None

What Guidehouse Offers

Guidehouse provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package designed to support a diverse and inclusive workplace.