Data Science Manager

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Provide project management and guidance in data science and analytics to support Federal Defense & Security clients, starting with TSA.

• Identify and address client needs, build client relationships, and drive projects forward.

• Provide analytics thought leadership, guide analytics initiatives/products, and review deliverables for quality.

• Supervise and mentor direct reports.

• Identify, design, and develop data science and analytics research projects that apply valid techniques while adhering to Agile methodologies to answer specific questions or problems.

• Work with government team leads to create project roadmaps and plans in an Agile framework that include scope, resource needs, success factors, milestones, deliverables, risks, and estimated completion date.

• Use IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM) to track projects following an iterative cadence and work with scrum masters to maintain and report on research projects in EWM.

• Participate in all Agile processes, which may evolve over time.

• Compile project results into presentations or demos for technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Present/communicate project findings and results in a clear and convincing manner and justify and defend methods and conclusions.

• Support business development (such as RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers), internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development related to data science and analytics.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust

• B.S. or B.A. in a quantitative, analytical, and computational discipline.

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience including managing data science and analytics projects, with a background in performing data science and analytics using tools such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, etc.

• Experience with Agile methodology and certification as an Agile Product Manager, Product Owner, or Scrum Master through organizations such as Scaled Agile Framework, (SAFe), PMI‐Agile, ICAgile, or a similar certifying authority (with ability to provide current certificate).

• Ability to operate successfully on remote, hybrid, or on-site projects in the greater DC metro area.

• Familiarity with EWM.

• Ability to go to client site 2 days every other week in Annapolis Junction, MD.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

• M.S. or M.A. in a quantitative, analytical, and computational discipline.

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience including managing data science and analytics projects, with a background in performing data science and analytics using tools such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, etc.

• Experience using EWM.

• Experience supporting Federal Defense & Security organizations.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, gen