Data Scientist

Phase2 Technology; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Retirement options

Job summary

A data analytics firm is seeking a Data Scientist in Lexington Park, Maryland. This role involves transforming complex data into actionable insights utilizing skills in data cleansing, analysis, and visualization. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with Python and its libraries. A Bachelor's degree and Secret clearance are required. The salary range for this position is between $77,600.00 and $176,000.00 USD, with benefits supporting professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with data cleansing, analysis, visualization, API connections, or data mining.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data.
• Experience developing predictive data models or quantitative analyses.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges.
• Develop algorithms and systems to answer client questions using data.
• Provide a deep understanding of the data and its implications.

Skills

Data cleansing

Data analysis

Data visualization

API connections

Data mining

Python

Predictive modeling

Natural language processing

AWS

Azure

Oracle

Plotly

Seaborn

ggplot2

Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python libraries (Pandas, Numpy)

Terraform

Job description

Job Number: R0238207

The Opportunity

As a data scientist, you are excited by the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by data sets and fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data create new opportunities. As a Data Scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn 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 will work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs, dig into their data-rich environments, develop algorithms and systems, and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn disparate data points into objective answers that inform decision‑making. Ultimately, you will provide a deep understanding of the data, what it means, and how it can be used to deliver real‑world impact.

You Have

• 2+ years of experience with data cleansing, analysis, visualization, API connections, or data mining
• 2+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data
• 2+ years of experience working with Python, including leveraging several libraries such as Pandas or Numpy
• Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, or natural language processing
• Experience using cloud data tools within AWS, Azure, or Oracle
• Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with engineering AI solutions, including accessing Large Language Model APIs, self‑hosting LLMs, fine‑tuning LLMs, or implementing Model Context Protocol
• Experience working with the War Data Platform, USAF VAULT, or Palantir Foundry
• Experience with distributed data and computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL
• Experience writing infrastructure‑as‑code leveraging Terraform or a similar tool
• Experience working with DoW clients
• Experience developing visually compelling PowerPoint decks and other products to support client delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance

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 and provide opportunities and choices that support your total well‑being. Our benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement options, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week are eligible for our benefit programs. Salary for this position is determined by location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and organizational requirements. The projected annualized range is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 USD.

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.