Computer Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is looking for an experienced analytics professional to leverage IoT, machine learning, and AI for the Department of Defense mission. You'll interpret complex data sets, guide your team on critical missions, and work independently in a high-stakes environment.

Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience, including data visualization and AI methodologies. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory. The position offers a projected salary range of $99,000 to $225,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience translating complex technical findings into graphical, written, and verbal narratives.
• 5+ years of experience with object-oriented and functional programming.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including AI or ML validation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI methodologies to impact strategic intelligence.
• Guide a team that serves critical missions from end to end.
• Communicate complex data and system risks clearly to non-technical leadership.

Skills

Data visualization

AI methodologies

Machine learning

Object-oriented programming

Functional programming

CI/CD pipelines

Data science

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or 12+ years of experience

Job description

Overview

As an analytics professional, you’ll unlock secrets in data sets and leverage IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) to advance the Department of Defense mission. Your deep data science expertise and innovative approach will help clients and stakeholders make informed, actionable decisions. You will lead complex data exploration and analytics projects, evaluate AI methodologies, and shape future analytics through continuous auditing, testing, evaluation, verification, and validation (TEVV) and AI risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI methodologies to impact strategic intelligence.
• Grow skills in TEVV and AI risk mitigation.
• Guide a team that serves critical missions from end to end.
• Communicate complex data and system risks clearly to non‑technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience translating complex technical findings into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narratives.
• 5+ years of experience with object‑oriented and functional programming to build modular, scalable testing libraries.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including AI or ML validation.
• Experience building and evaluating advanced analytics outputs, especially LLMs and/or agentic AI.
• Experience working on classified networks for DoD or IC clients.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to visualize complex data and concepts for non‑technical leadership, highlighting system risks and “go or no‑go” criteria.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ 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 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice to Have

• Experience reviewing and evaluating technical documentation for compliance with applicable standards.
• Experience developing and executing TEVV procedures.
• Experience evaluating AI system performance, robustness, and fairness.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

Projected annualized salary range: $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 USD.

EEO Statement

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.