Databricks Analytics Consultant

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

6d•$98,000 - $163,000

About The Position

Data and Analytics Consultants on Guidehouse’s Department of Veterans Affairs team help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. The team delivers services across data querying and wrangling, data visualization and dashboarding, predictive analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and application development. Its work helps clients define information strategies, generate mission-critical insights, make data-driven decisions, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve operational effectiveness. The role researches and applies existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques to inform business decisions for healthcare clients. It conducts economic modeling, statistical analysis, and market surveys, and develops tools, techniques, and theories to support ongoing client research. It uses predictive and prescriptive analytics to forecast possible outcomes based on probabilities and current confidence levels. The consultant also supports business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development. The position supports development of governed analytics and data applications in Azure Databricks, including Unity Catalog for data and AI governance, Databricks Apps for application delivery, and Azure commercial cloud services for scalable solution development and deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or an advanced degree.
Minimum of four years of professional work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Familiarity with one or more of Python, SQL, or PySpark.
Familiarity with Azure Databricks and its major components, including Unity Catalog, Databricks Apps, and the Azure commercial cloud environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior consulting experience or work similar to consulting.
Hands-on experience developing, governing, or deploying data and analytics solutions in Azure Databricks, with practical knowledge of Unity Catalog, Databricks Apps, workspace administration, access controls, and integration with Azure commercial cloud services.
Proven experience developing data-driven applications using Databricks ecosystem tools.
Knowledge of the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or Veterans Health Administration environment.
Prior experience developing methodologies and performing analysis to assess health plan and provider operations.
Current PIV and ePAS form to access common VA data systems.
Regular interaction with VA data systems, such as CDW, VA Common Operating Platform, Summit Data Platform, PPMS, CCRS, eCAMS, and VSSC.
Advanced proficiency in one or more of Python, SQL, or PySpark.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to contribute to business development, including RFP/RFQ responses, white papers and concept papers, and creating and demonstrating prototype solutions for customers.

Responsibilities

Help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes.
Deliver data analytics and data science services, including data querying and wrangling, visualization and dashboarding, predictive analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and application development.
Research and apply data science principles, theories, and techniques to inform business decisions for healthcare clients.
Conduct economic modeling, statistical analysis, and market surveys.
Develop tools, techniques, and theories to facilitate ongoing client research.
Use predictive and prescriptive analytics tools to forecast potential outcomes.
Support development of governed analytics and data applications in Azure Databricks, including Unity Catalog, Databricks Apps, and Azure commercial cloud services.
Support business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student loan paydown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.