Data Scientist, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Springfield, VA

1d•$62,000 - $141,000

About The Position

As a data scientist, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you’re fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence—we need you to help find the answers in the data. On our team, you’ll use your analytical skills to help create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll work with and learn from your teammates as you develop algorithms and systems. You’ll use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers so that your clients can make informed decisions. Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used. Work with us as we use data science for good. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining
Experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis
Experience in the development of algorithms leveraging Python or SQL and NoSQL
Knowledge of structured and unstructured data sources
Ability to develop predictive data models, quantitative analyses and visualization of targeted data sources
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with Brewlytics, JEMA, ArcPro, or other geospatial data analysis tools
Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Help turn complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges.
Find answers in the data across private and public sectors.
Use analytical skills to create real-world impact.
Work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs.
Dig into data-rich environments to find pieces of their information puzzle.
Develop algorithms and systems.
Use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers.
Provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used.