Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Data Scientist to unlock insights from complex data sets. You'll analyze data to address global challenges ranging from fraud detection to cancer research. This role requires expertise in data exploration, machine learning, and programming languages. With a competitive salary range from $77,600 to $176,000 annually, you will support clients in making informed decisions through data analysis and model development. Join us to make a real-world impact with data science.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data exploration, cleaning, visualization.
• Experience in analyzing structured and unstructured data.
• 2+ years with statistical and general-purpose programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Unlock insights from complex data sets to solve global challenges.
• Work closely with clients to understand and address their data needs.
• Develop algorithms and systems to generate objective answers.

Skills

Data exploration

Data cleaning

Data analysis

Data visualization

Statistical programming

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Text mining

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Qlik

Microsoft Suite Tools

R

Python

SQL

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

Job Number: R0238506

The Opportunity

As a data scientist, 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. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help 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’ll help find the answers in the data.

On our team, you'll use your analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact. You'll work closely with your clients to understand their questions and needs, then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You'll develop algorithms and systems and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to help clients make informed decisions. Ultimately, you'll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used.

Work with us as we use data science for good.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining
• 2+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis
• 2+ years of experience with developing, updating, maintaining and documenting sites, lists documents, and template files
• Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources
• Experience working with Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Experience working with Microsoft Suite Tools, such as SharePoint
• Experience working with Microsoft Power Apps
• Knowledge of text mining or machine learning techniques
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in the development of algorithms leveraging R or Python
• 2+ years of experience with distributed data and computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL
• 2+ years of experience with Machine Learning, AI or NLP
• Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses and visualization of targeted data sources
• Experience with visualization packages
• Knowledge of Army Data Platforms such as Advana and Vantage
• Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree

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.

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.