Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

About The Position

As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you will be excited by the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by data sets and fascinated by the possibilities of IoT, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI). In an increasingly connected world, you will help turn massive amounts of structured and unstructured data into useful information to solve global challenges across private and public sectors, from fraud detection to cancer research and national intelligence. You will use your analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact, working closely with clients to understand their questions and needs. You will dig into data-rich environments to find pieces of their information puzzle, develop algorithms and systems, and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to transform disparate data points into objective answers, helping clients make informed decisions. Ultimately, you will provide a deep understanding of the data, its meaning, and how it can be used.

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 the data across private and public sectors
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
Help clients make informed decisions
Provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used