Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Springfield, VA

3d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Data Scientist Key Role: Provide statistical and mathematical support to analyze and interpret a wide range of data to help leadership understand the value of anomalies and support strategic decisions. Interpret and analyze leadership information needs, and design and implement data analysis projects to address those needs by incorporating best practices, appropriate data, and proven techniques from experience or research methods. Leverage wide-ranging data sources to develop and communicate an understanding of phenomena and trends. Provide insights through repeatable, transparent analysis that will be used to inform division strategy and decisions. Assist in the construction of data sets and data views to utilize and communicate complex data sets meaningfully and appropriately. Assist with the implementation of statistical analysis process improvements and the incorporation of statistical research into new analytical products and methods. Generate and maintain reports, schematics, and other documentation sufficient to maintain awareness of data ingestion, conditioning, and visualization processes on a regular basis and modify them as required. Provide continuous feedback and recommendations to leadership. Develop performance metrics to assess business analytics maturity level.

Requirements

11+ years of experience in data science, mathematics, or a scientific field
Experience with data mining
Experience using software packages used for advanced statistical analysis of operational data and tools for data visualization
Ability to develop mathematical algorithms and applications in response to complex requirements
Ability to identify systems enhancements and new capabilities, concept demonstrators, and capability business cases
Ability to provide training as new systems and capabilities move into operational use
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
Ability to interact and work in a team environment
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Image Science, Remote Sensing, Earth Science, or Physical Science

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret a wide range of data to help leadership understand the value of anomalies and support strategic decisions.
Interpret and analyze leadership information needs, and design and implement data analysis projects to address those needs by incorporating best practices, appropriate data, and proven techniques from experience or research methods.
Leverage wide-ranging data sources to develop and communicate an understanding of phenomena and trends.
Provide insights through repeatable, transparent analysis that will be used to inform division strategy and decisions.
Assist in the construction of data sets and data views to utilize and communicate complex data sets meaningfully and appropriately.
Assist with the implementation of statistical analysis process improvements and the incorporation of statistical research into new analytical products and methods.
Generate and maintain reports, schematics, and other documentation sufficient to maintain awareness of data ingestion, conditioning, and visualization processes on a regular basis and modify them as required.
Provide continuous feedback and recommendations to leadership.
Develop performance metrics to assess business analytics maturity level.