Computer Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Paid leave

Recognition programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Computer Scientist to lead analytics and AI initiatives for DoD programs. You will apply statistics and ML techniques to derive actionable results from complex data while supporting TEVV and risk mitigation.

The role involves work on classified networks, collaboration with mission-focused teams, and opportunities to publish or present at conferences. TS/SCI clearance and polygraph eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience translating complex technical findings into narrative formats
• 5+ years experience with OOP and functional programming to build testing libraries
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including AI/ML validation
• Experience with building/evaluating outputs of advanced analytics, esp. LLMs or agentic AI
• Experience on classified DoD/IC networks
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to visualize complex data for non-technical leadership and clearly outline risks/go-no-go criteria
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years in mathematics/statistics/AI etc. or 12+ years in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data exploration and analytics projects for DoD clients
• Evaluate AI methodologies to impact AI usage in strategic intelligence
• Develop TEVV procedures and participate in verification and validation activities
• Provide clear data-driven insights to leadership and stakeholders
• Mentor and guide a team of analytics professionals

Skills

Data visualization

Statistics

OOP programming

CI/CD pipelines

AI/ML evaluation

DoD domain experience

Independent work

Communication for leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years in domain

12+ years in lieu of degree

Tools

CI/CD tools

ML frameworks

Job description

Computer Scientist

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 artifi cia l 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 at conferences. Whether 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:

• 8+ years of experience correlating complex technical findings into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products

• 5+ years of experience with object-oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming to build modular and scalable testing libraries

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including AI or ML validation

• Experience with building and evaluating outputs and performance of advanced analytics, particularly LLMs and/or agentic AI

• Experience working on classified networks in support of DoD or IC clients

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction

• Ability to visualize complex data and concepts for non-technical leadership, highlighting system risks and "go or no-go" criteria clearly

• Active TS/SCI clearance; 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 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 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 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, 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.

• 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.