Data Scientist, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead end-to-end analytics initiatives from our Springfield, Virginia location. This role centers on building advanced analytical models and compelling visuals that strengthen mission security, while briefing senior leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated analytic models, dashboards, and tools to deter, detect, and mitigate threats.
• Apply deep data science expertise to identify anomalies and deliver actionable intelligence.
• Collaborate with project sponsors, senior stakeholders, and program managers to shape complex business needs and strategic objectives.
• Leverage data-driven insights to advocate for meaningful process changes and improvements.
• Oversee and support business operations and the lifecycle of policy development.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for enterprise-wide policy development, review, coordination, promulgation, and compliance, including Self-Inspection Checklists and related documentation.
• Develop and maintain advanced risk-scoring models and other analytics tools.
• Drive the implementation and sustainment of data analysis platforms, monitoring system integrity by capturing metrics on errors, failures, and performance.
• Translate complex analyses into clear visuals, dashboards, and executive-level reports.
• Provide authoritative visual, technical, and editorial guidance and brief senior leadership on findings, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the capture, maintenance, and accuracy of statistics related to timelines, domain transfers, and key performance indicators.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience designing, integrating, developing, and maintaining analytic models, visualizations, and tools.
• 2+ years of experience with Geospatial Information Systems tools such as ArcView, ArcGIS, Remote View, ArcIMS, ERDAS Imagine, along with related software including Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, HTML, and FrameMaker.
• Experience providing technical and editorial guidance.
• Experience supporting and maintaining risk-scoring models or predictive analytics systems.
• Experience in data visualization and dashboard development using data sets from multiple sources.
• Ability to lead process-improvement initiatives and contribute to the full lifecycle of policy development and business operations.
• Ability to transform complex data sets into compelling visuals, reports, and leadership briefings.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Master's degree in data science, statistics, or business, with 7+ years of related experience, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Technologies

• ArcView
• ArcGIS
• Remote View
• ArcIMS
• ERDAS Imagine
• Macromedia Dreamweaver
• Macromedia Fireworks
• Photoshop
• HTML
• FrameMaker

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits and retirement program
• Paid leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care support

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, you will complete an identity verification workflow that uses biometrics and artificial intelligence to verify authenticity and protect against fraud. Interviews and assessments may require on-camera participation, and Booz Allen may capture your image to confirm identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

Artificial intelligence tools are used across Booz Allen, but the candidate process remains fair and skills-based. The use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided.

Work Model

• Onsite: Work is primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with direct collaboration as required.
• Hybrid: Regularly operate from a Booz Allen facility; occasional travel to customer sites may be necessary.
• Remote: Some tasks may be performed remotely, with occasional in-person requirements at Booz Allen or customer facilities.

Compensation

The projected annual salary range for this role is $77,600 to $176,000, USD, with actual pay determined by factors such as location, education, experience, and organizational needs.

Clearance

Selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required.