Data Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development

Retirement plans

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a data scientist to turn complex data into actionable insights for clients across private and public sectors, including fraud detection and national intelligence. You will build predictive models, craft algorithms, and create visualizations to inform decision-making.

The role emphasizes handling both structured and unstructured data, employing ML/AI/NLP, and delivering data-driven recommendations while working with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing Python for data analysis.
• Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources.
• Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualizing targeted data sources.
• Experience with Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing.
• Knowledge of simulation techniques such as discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, and agent-based modeling.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Understand client questions and needs and analyze their data-rich environments.
• Develop algorithms and systems, using appropriate tools and frameworks to transform disparate data points into actionable insights.
• Provide deep interpretations of data and deliver recommendations that support decision-making.

Skills

Data exploration

Python for data analysis

Structured and unstructured data

Predictive data models

Machine Learning / AI / NLP

Simulation techniques

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Hadoop

Hive

EMR

Kafka

Spark

MySQL

Contour

Vertex

Grafana

Workshop

Job description

Opportunity

As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you’ll turn complex data sets into actionable insights that solve global challenges. Working with clients across private and public sectors—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence—you’ll generate predictive models, develop algorithms, and design data visualizations that help stakeholders make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Understand client questions and needs and analyze their data-rich environments.
• Develop algorithms and systems, using appropriate tools and frameworks to transform disparate data points into actionable insights.
• Provide deep interpretations of data and deliver recommendations that support decision-making.

Required Skills

• 2+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing Python for data analysis.
• Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources.
• Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualizing targeted data sources.
• Experience with Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing.
• Knowledge of simulation techniques such as discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, and agent-based modeling.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Skills

• 2+ years of experience developing algorithms with R, SAS, SQL, or NoSQL.
• 2+ years of experience with distributed data and computing tools, including Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, or MySQL.
• 2+ years of experience with Machine Learning, AI, or NLP.
• Experience with visualization packages, including Contour, Vertex, Workshop, or Grafana.
• Experience with U.S. Army or DoW datasets.
• Master’s degree.

Clearances

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 & Benefits

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including location, education, skills, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement plans, 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 on a regular basis are eligible for the benefit programs.

Work Model

• Remote: If the position is listed as remote, occasional on‑site work may be required.
• Hybrid: If the position is listed as hybrid, you are expected to work frequently from a Booz Allen facility and may need to visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If the position is listed as 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.