Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

As a data scientist, you are excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you are fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI). 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 will use your analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact. You will work closely with your clients to understand their questions and needs and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You will develop algorithms and systems and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to help clients make informed decisions. Ultimately, you will 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

• 2+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources
• Experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, data mining, or AI / ML techniques, including NLP
• Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, or visualization of targeted data sources
• Experience leading the development of solutions to complex programs
• Experience with natural language processing, text mining, or ML techniques
• Experience working with Advana, Vault, or Palantir Foundry
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the development of algorithms leveraging R, Python, or SQL and NoSQL
• Experience with distributed data and computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL
• Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2
• Experience with the Air Force Envision Platform
• Experience working with Air Force clients
• Experience effectively managing teams and trusted client relationships
• Experience developing visually compelling PowerPoint decks and other products to support client delivery
• TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Unlock the secrets held by a data set
• Help turn complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges
• Help find answers in data across private and public sectors from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence
• Use analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact
• Work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs
• Dig into data-rich environments to find the 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 to help clients make informed decisions
• Provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life benefits
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees