Consultant – AI & Data, Defense & Security

Guidehouse

Consultant in AI & Data at Guidehouse focusing on Defense & Security sector. Delivering AI solutions and advanced analytics across multiple client segments while developing industry knowledge.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guidehouse delivers end-to-end services, including designing, implementing, and deploying AI solutions and robust data platforms as well as providing advanced analytics and insights
You’ll contribute to high-value initiatives, which may include internal innovation efforts or strategic projects, and gain hands-on experience with modern tools and methodologies
You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, grow your technical capabilities, and help shape data-driven solutions that matter
Consultants support project teams both on client engagements (on and off-site) and internal projects
Responsibilities will include client and project management, data and information analysis, solution implementation and generation of project deliverables
As a Consultant , a key function of your role will be to support the development and creation of quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams
You will gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, as well as established best practices and benchmarks
As a Consultant , you will follow a clearly defined career path and continue to deepen your specialized industry knowledge and consulting skills
As you develop project management skills and leadership abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Senior Consultant level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years
Minimum Degree Status: Undergraduate Degree or Graduate Degree (must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program through Fall 2025 and graduate by Summer 2026)
Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R , SQL
Willingness to learn new technical skills
Ability to work collaboratively with other data scientists and adjacent roles
Ability to adhere to on-site work schedules in the DC metro area as directed
Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship now or anytime in the future; Students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded from interview schedules or being hired for this position
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance (US Citizenship is one of the requirements for security clearance)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonRSQLdata analysissolution implementationproject managementdata-driven solutionsanalyticsAI solutionsdata platforms

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycritical thinkinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillswillingness to learnclient management

Certifications

Public Trust clearanceSecret clearance