Data Scientist

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. 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 analytical skills to help 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 work with and learn from your teammates as you develop algorithms and systems. You’ll use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers so that your clients can make informed decisions.

Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used.

• Experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining
• Experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis
• Knowledge of structured and unstructured data sources
• Knowledge of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing
• Ability to develop predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualization of targeted data sources
• Ability to deploy natural language processing, text mining, or machine learning techniques
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience in the development of algorithms leveraging R, Python, or SQL and No
  
  SQL
• Experience with distributed data or computing tools, including Map Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL
• Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2
• Experience with Palantir Foundry
• Experience with War Data Platform (WDP) or Advana
• Experience with Databricks
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree

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.

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $ (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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.