Computer Scientist, Senior Jobs

Computer Scientist, Senior

Washington, DC Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Career Level not specified $99,000 - $225,000

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 (AI). 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 data science expertise 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 statistics for the Department of Defense. As an advanced data scientist and researcher on our national security team, you'll evaluate AI methodologies to make a real-world impact on AI usage in strategic intelligence. You'll grow your skills in continuous auditing, testing, evaluation, verification, and validation (TEVV) and AI risk mitigation to shape the future of analytics through a variety of means.

We'll keep you sharp and moving forward in your career with access to online courses and opportunities to publish or present ther you're using AI to improve government efficiency or developing new TEVV procedures, you'll guide a team that serves critical missions from end to end. Join us. The world can't wait.

You have:

• 12+ years of experience correlating complex technical findings into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products
• 5+ years of experience using data science programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience with version control tools, including git, Git Lab, Git Hub, or Bitbucket
• Experience leveraging mathematics, statistics, and data mining algorithms to analyze performance, proactively identify quality risks, and drive continuous process improvement
• Ability to continuously review, evaluate, and update technical documentation to ensure alignment with evolving governance and program standards
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree and 17+ years of experience with scientific techniques such as mathematics, statistics, information science, AI, machine learning, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, or data warehousing, Master's degree and 12+ years of experience with scientific techniques such as mathematics, statistics, information science, AI, machine learning, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, or data warehousing, or 21+ years of experience with scientific techniques such as mathematics, statistics, information science, AI, machine learning, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, or data warehousing in lieu of a degree

Nice if you have:

• Experience providing best-practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, and bandwidth constraints
• Experience with modeling and simulation
• Experience evaluating AI system performance, robustness, and fairness
• Ability to work a non-standard or shift schedule
• 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; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation 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 $ (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.

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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

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