Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

1d • $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 client decision-making. You will work closely with the Marine Corps Directorate of Analysis and Performance Optimization to understand its questions and needs, examine data-rich environments, and guide teammates in developing algorithms and systems. You will select appropriate tools and frameworks to transform disparate data into objective answers and explain what the data means and how it can be used to address real-world challenges.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, 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 predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualizations of targeted data sources.
• Experience leading the development of solutions to complex programs.
• Experience developing algorithms using R, Python, SQL, or NoSQL.
• Experience with natural language processing, text mining, or machine learning techniques.
• Public Trust determination is required.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with survey and questionnaire design.
• Experience with distributed data or computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL.
• Experience with visualization packages.
• Experience with health services or population health research.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Marine Corps Directorate of Analysis and Performance Optimization to understand its questions and needs.
• Explore data-rich environments to find useful information and insights.
• Guide teammates and lead the development of algorithms and systems.
• Choose tools and frameworks to transform disparate data into objective answers for client decisions.
• Provide clients with a deep understanding of data, its meaning, and its potential uses.
• Develop predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualizations of targeted data sources.
• Lead development of solutions to complex programs.

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: Senior