Data Scientist, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

2d • $77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

As a Data Scientist at Booz Allen, you will analyze complex structured and unstructured data to help solve challenges across private and public sectors. You will work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs, investigate data-rich environments, and turn disparate data into objective insights that support informed decisions. You will use data science tools and frameworks, guide teammates, and lead the development of algorithms and systems. The role applies data science to real-world problems and requires an active TS/SCI clearance, with willingness to take a polygraph exam.

Booz Allen describes its offerings as including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. The role's work model is not specified. The posting notes that remote employees may sometimes need to work at a Booz Allen or customer facility, hybrid employees are expected to work at a facility according to leadership expectations and role needs, and onsite work is primarily at a customer facility.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience using data science programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git, GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
• Experience querying, cleaning, and transforming data from relational databases using SQL and APIs.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning.
• Ability to generate data visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or ArcGIS.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or engineering, or at least 7 years of experience in data science, analytics, or engineering in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with intelligence or operations analysis in the Department of War or Intelligence Community.
• Experience developing and training Natural Language Processing models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to understand their questions and needs.
• Explore data-rich environments to identify useful information and insights.
• Guide teammates and lead the development of algorithms and systems.
• Use appropriate tools and frameworks to turn disparate data into objective answers for client decision-making.
• Provide an understanding of data, its meaning, and potential uses.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level