Data Scientist, Senior
The Opportunity:
- As a data scientist, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you’re fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
- In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities.
- As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges.
- Across private and public sectors—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence—we need you to help find the answers in the data.
- On our team, you’ll use your leadership skills and data science expertise to create real-world impact.
- You’ll work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle.
- You’ll guide teammates and lead the development of algorithms and systems.
- You’ll use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to advise your clients as they make informed decisions.
- Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used.
- Work with us as we use data science for good. Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience in data science, including performing quantitative analysis, developing visualizations, and processing complex data to create data-driven insights
- Experience using Python to manipulate and analyze data
- Experience using SQL to conduct complex database queries
- Experience using data manipulation and extract, transform, and load (ETL) procedures
- Experience with leveraging APIs to query systems
- Experience with developing dashboards or lightweight Web applications to communicate key insights
- Experience with communicating information in oral or written formats to an audience with varying technical knowledge and expertise
- TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics or STEM
Nice If You Have:
- Experience developing dashboards using Grafana
- Experience developing Web services or Web applications using Python and Flask or JavaScript
- Experience using Apache Spark to aggregate and analyze large data sets from various sources
- Experience working with AI and ML technologies and data systems
- Experience applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms for clustering, classification, and dimensionality reduction
- Knowledge of commercial Cloud services used by the IC
- Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related technical field
- Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
- At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
- Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
- Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
- We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
- Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
- The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.
- This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
- As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to 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 your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
- AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools.
- However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge.
- As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
- Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.