Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

3d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a Data Scientist at Booz Allen, you will use data science expertise and leadership to turn complex structured and unstructured data into useful information for clients in private and public sectors. You will work with clients to understand their questions and needs, explore data-rich environments, and develop algorithms and systems that turn disparate data into objective answers for informed decisions. The role uses data science techniques and tools, including machine learning and natural language processing, to understand what data means and how it can be applied to real-world challenges.

Applicants must have a Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree. Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. The projected annualized compensation range is $99,000 to $225,000, subject to factors including location, qualifications, experience, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data pipelines, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining.
• At least 5 years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis.
• At least 5 years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources.
• Experience developing data pipelines, quantitative analyses, and visualizations of targeted data sources.
• Experience leading the development of solutions to complex programs.
• Experience with natural language processing, text mining, or machine learning techniques.
• Experience with Databricks and version control.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as QlikSense, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing algorithms using R, Python, or SQL and NoSQL.
• Experience with distributed data or computing tools, including Spark.
• Experience developing in Palantir Foundry.
• Experience with Advana or War Data Platform.
• Experience in DoW Financial Management.

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.
• Develop data pipelines, quantitative analyses, and visualizations for targeted data sources.
• Apply data science tools and frameworks to transform disparate data into objective answers that support client decisions.
• Lead the development of solutions to complex programs.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, 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: Senior