Data Scientist

Booz Allen; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Data Scientist in Arlington, VA to turn complex data into actionable insights for aerospace missions. Join a cross-functional team to build predictive analytics, automate data processes, and advance AI/ML platforms in a mission-focused environment.

Applicants should have 2+ years in data science or engineering, programming skills in Python/R/SQL, and a Secret security clearance. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering/science/data science experience.
• Proficient with scripting/programming: Python, R, SQL, Matlab, JavaScript or Ruby.
• Solid knowledge of probability, statistics, and machine learning.
• Security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to extract actionable insights for aerospace missions.
• Develop predictive analytics and automate data processes.
• Build and optimize ML models and dashboards for decision support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers and developers.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine Learning

Scripting

Statistics

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/Mathematics

Tools

GitHub

Jira

Jenkins

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

Data Scientist### Data ScientistApply: Arlington, VA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: January 28, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R0252681Data Scientist**The Opportunity:**Are you excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by the IoT, machine learning and artificial intelligence advances? In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open up new opportunities. As a data scientist, you can 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, you know the answers are in the data.We have an opportunity for you to use your analytical skills to improve aerospace mission solutions. We are a cross-functional team of data scientists, data engineers, modelers, and web developers who analyze elegant solutions to complex data problems. You’ll work closely with your customer to understand their unique problems and constraints, and then dig into their data-rich environment to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll analyze novel optimization algorithms, write scripts, build predictive analytics, automate processes, apply machine learning techniques, and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn that set of disparate data points into objective answers to help military leadership make informed decisions. You’ll provide your customer with a deep understanding of their data, what it all means, and how they can use it to solve their challenges. Join us as we use data science for good in aerospace and defense.Join us. The world can’t wait.**You Have:*** 2+ years of experience in engineering, science, or data science* Experience with scripting and programming, including R, Python, SQL, Javascript, Matlab, or Ruby* Knowledge of probability, statistics, and machine learning* Secret clearance* Bachelor's degree**Nice If You Have:*** Experience with data visualization tools and dashboard development such as Qlik or Tableau* Experience with Extract, Transform, and Load* Experience with DevOps tools, including GitHub, JIRA, or Jenkins* Experience with Agile fundamentals* Experience with leading technical teams in a supervisor role* Experience with architecting AI and ML platforms and large-scale data infrastructure* Experience with data governance principles including data quality management, metadata management, and data lineage* Experience with back-end frameworks, including Flask, Django, or FastAPI* Experience with Amazon Web Services* Master’s degree in Engineering, CS, or Mathematics**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**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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.* **Onsite**: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.