The Data Scientist role at Booz Allen Hamilton is based onsite at Langley AFB, VA, and centers on leading data science initiatives, building algorithms and data pipelines, and translating complex data into actionable client insights. This position requires experience with structured and unstructured data, leadership, and a security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Apply leadership and data science expertise to deliver tangible outcomes for clients.
- Collaborate with clients to clarify questions and explore data-rich environments to identify key information.
- Guide team members and lead the development of algorithms and data systems.
- Select appropriate tools and frameworks to consolidate disparate data into objective insights that support client decision making.
- Provide deep data understanding and contextual interpretation of what the data means and how it can be used.
Requirements
- At least four years of experience in data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, or data mining.
- Four or more years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages used for data analysis.
- Four or more years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources.
- Experience designing a data pipeline for structured and unstructured data sources.
- Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualization of targeted data sources.
- Experience leading the development of solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to communicate succinctly at the strategic level while maintaining technical credibility under scrutiny.
- Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Technologies
- R
- Python
- SQL
- NoSQL
- MapReduce
- Hadoop
- Hive
- EMR
- Kafka
- Spark
- Gurobi
- MySQL
- Plotly
- Seaborn
- ggplot2
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life benefits
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
The Opportunity
Data scientists at Booz Allen explore the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In a connected world, large volumes of structured and unstructured data create new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful information to address global challenges across private and public sectors, including fraud detection.
NICE IF YOU HAVE
- Experience developing algorithms leveraging R, Python, or SQL and NoSQL
- Experience with distributed data or computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL
- Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
CLEARANCE
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
COMPENSATION
Salary range: The projected compensation range for this position is USD 99,000 to 225,000 per year. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date. Individuals who do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
IDENTITY STATEMENT
As part of the hiring process, you will complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.
CANDIDATE AI USAGE POLICY
AI is part of Booz Allen's daily work, and the company supports responsible and ethical use of AI tools. Use of artificial intelligence or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
WORK MODEL
Onsite: Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating with colleagues and clients as required by the role.
Hybrid: You may be required to work frequently from a Booz Allen facility, with the possibility of visiting a customer facility, in alignment with leadership expectations and role needs.
Remote: If listed as remote, there may still be occasions when in-person work is required at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
