Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a Data Scientist to turn complex data into actionable insights for federal agencies. You will collaborate with teams to provide critical analytics and develop data products while engaging with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in data tools like Databricks, and a bachelor’s degree. The role offers flexible work arrangements including remote and onsite opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Proficiency with Databricks, Tableau, SQL, Python, or Qlik.
• Secret clearance (or eligibility to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Turn complex data sets into useful information.
• Develop data products and create visual narratives.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams for analytics.

Skills

Data science experience

Analytics

Databricks

Tableau

SQL

Python

Qlik

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Data Scientist

As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you will turn complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges across federal agencies and beyond.

Responsibilities

You’ll work closely with clients to understand their questions, dig into data-rich environments to locate the pieces of their information puzzle, develop data products, create visual narratives, and brief senior leaders at the Department of the Army. You will collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to provide critical analytics that enable successful execution of IT portfolio management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science or analytics
• Experience with the Department of the Army (DoA)
• Proficiency with Databricks, Tableau, SQL, Python, or Qlik
• Experience working within the WDP, designing and maintaining dashboards, developing metrics, and ingesting, cleaning, transforming, and loading data
• Experience presenting data products to DoA senior leadership
• Secret clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing
• Experience with GitLab
• Ability to translate complex data analytics methodologies to non‑technical audiences
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills

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 and Benefits

Salary ranges from $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 annually, adjusted for location and experience. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. All full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for the full benefit package. This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

• Remote – you may need to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility on occasion.
• Hybrid – you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, with potential customer visits.
• Onsite – work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

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.