Data Scientist, Senior

The Opportunity:  

As an analytics professional, 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. If you care about moving a mission forward as much as advancing the field of data science, this is the opportunity for you. Your deep analytics and machine learning expertise and consulting mindset, coupled with an original approach to your work, will help clients and stakeholders make sense of their data and encourage actionable results. We’re looking for someone like you to lead complex data exploration and analytics projects through your experience with Python and AI/ML for the Department of Defense.

As an advanced Data Scientist on our National Security team, you’ll learn and apply innovative data analytic methodologies to make a real-world impact on the development of decision support tools. You’ll grow your skills in data science, AI, and bibliometrics.You’ll shape the future of analytics through innovative portfolio analysis and decision-support tooling in DoD environments.

We’ll keep you sharp and moving forward in your career, with access to online courses, communities of practice, and opportunities to publish or present at conferences. Whether you’re using AI to improve government efficiency or support the development of defense capabilities, you’ll guide a team that serves critical missions from end to end.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:   

• Experience with Python

• Experience with clustering and topic modeling, automated query generation, implementation of GenerativeAI and Large Language Models, natural language processing of unstructured data, entity disambiguation, network analysis, bibliometric and citation analysis, econometric analysis, relationship extraction, or Science and Technology forecasting

• Experience in data science tool development

• Experience devising and managing AI/ML and GenAI based projects aligned to business needs

• Experience in ETL data pipeline development

• Experience in object-oriented programming

• Ability to cross-validate models to ensure their generalizability

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Statistics

• CompTIA Security+ CE certification

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience coordinating a workstream and managing tasks

• Experience in data science with a focus on Science and Technology programs

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or relevant certification

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

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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 $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

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