Data Scientist - San Diego, CA
Company websiteguidehouse.com (Guidehouse, opens in new tab)
Base salary $113K to $188K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Diego, CA
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- LocationSan Diego, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Family:
Data Science Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Data Scientist will:
- Perform data preparation, cleansing, transformation, and exploratory analysis.
- Support development of machine learning models and analytical workflows.
- Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings.
- Assist with testing, validation, and performance monitoring of analytical models.
- Support development of predictive analytics and forecasting solutions.
- Collaborate with project teams to answer operational and business questions through data analysis.
- Document methodologies, assumptions, and analytical outputs.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- THREE (3) or more years of experience in data science, data analytics, or applied statistics.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Experience with Databricks or Palantir Foundry.
- Experience developing ETL processes or automation solutions.
- Knowledge of logistics, maintenance, readiness, or supply chain operations.
- Experience supporting government clients.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform.
- Experience using Python, R, or SQL.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.
- Understanding of machine learning and statistical methodologies.
- Ability to work in Agile project environments.
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.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Source: Guidehouse on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($113,000) is above 2% of the 1,514 Data & ML roles in California listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $187,500; the middle half runs from $159,200 to $229,375.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingData Scientist - San Diego, CA$113K to $188K
Technical SETA SME$115,200 to $172,800
Technical SETA SME – Financial Intelligence$115,200 to $172,800
Senior Sensitive Activities Budget Analyst$115,200 to $172,800
Technical SETA SME - Imagery Science$115,200 to $172,800
Program Management SETA$115,200 to $172,800
Senior Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Consultant$115,200 to $172,800
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist - San Diego, CA (this listing) | $113K - $188K |
| Technical SETA SME | $115,200 - $172,800 |
| Technical SETA SME – Financial Intelligence | $115,200 - $172,800 |
| Senior Sensitive Activities Budget Analyst | $115,200 - $172,800 |
| Technical SETA SME - Imagery Science | $115,200 - $172,800 |
| Program Management SETA | $115,200 - $172,800 |
| Senior Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Consultant | $115,200 - $172,800 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - CA, San Diego
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors,
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- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.