Job Family
Data Science Consulting
Travel Required
Up to 10%
Clearance Required
Active Public Trust
What You Will Do
The Border Security Data Scientist will join a dynamic team supporting U.S Federal border security customers. In this role, the candidate will collect, transform, integrate, and analyze data to. develop integrated data models, generate reports and analyses for key senior leaders and deploy dynamic analytical solutions.
Develop integrated data pipelines and models to support law enforcement operations
Develop and maintain data governance documentation, tools, and templates.
Coordinate with non-technical users to gather requirements.
Request, document, report, and analyze data, and where applicable, create tools and resources to support data and reporting.
Support key mission clients within the Washington DC Metro region at client sites.
We are actively hiring for this role at multiple levels (Associate, Senior, and Lead) to support ongoing and upcoming federal client work across CBP. Candidates will be considered and leveled based on experience, technical capabilities, and overall alignment to project needs.
What You Will Need
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED CBP PUBLIC TRUST or An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
Bachelors Degree
Experience in performing data analysis, mining and/or architecture using tools such as SQL, Python, R, etc.
Experience developing transformative data integration solutions that transform border, national security or law enforcement data
Experience performing modelling and/or simulation analysis
What Would Be Nice To Have
Proficiency in querying and mining large classified data sets
Proficiency in data wrangling and analysis using Python.
Proficiency with COTS tools such as DataRobot, Senzing and others
Experience developing bespoke analytical tools for law enforcement analysis
Direct Experience supporting the National Targeting Center or similar National Security analysis fusion centers
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.
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Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.