Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance & disability

Tuition assistance

Paid leave & work-life programs

Professional development

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a data scientist to unlock insights from large data sets, including IoT, ML, and AI. You will lead algorithm development, work with clients to define questions, and guide teams to build data-driven solutions that inform strategic decisions.

We value practical experience in data cleansing, visualization, and deploying models at scale, with a TS/SCI clearance requirement for certain roles. A strong foundation in statistics and programming is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with using programming languages to manipulate and analyze data, including Python, R, and SQL.
• Experience deploying and maintaining user-facing or user-accessible models.
• Experience with data cleansing, data analytics, inferential statistics, programming, data visualization, and system integration to provide data solutions.
• Experience developing data visualizations, dashboards, or lightweight web applications to communicate key insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of algorithms and systems across client engagements.
• Work closely with clients to understand questions and needs and analyze data to provide actionable insights.
• Guide teammates and oversee project work to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Turn disparate data points into objective answers to advise clients on decision making.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Model deployment

Data cleansing

Data visualization

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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, we need you to help find the answers in the data.On our team, you’ll use your leadership skills and data science expertise to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll guide teammates and lead the development of algorithms and systems. You’ll use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to advise your clients as they 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:3+ years of experience with using programming languages to manipulate and analyze data, including Python, R, and SQLExperience deploying and maintaining user-facing or user-accessible modelsExperience with data cleansing, data analytics, inferential statistics, programming, data visualization, and system integration to provide data solutionsExperience developing data visualizations, dashboards, or lightweight web applications to communicate key insightsKnowledge of research design principlesKnowledge of analytic methods and methodological tools used in applied mathematics, computer programming, or data visualizationAbility to apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms on structured and unstructured datasetsTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphBachelor’s degreeNice If You Have:Experience with project management, project planning, and technical documentationKnowledge of psychometric theory and assessment validation methodologies such as Item Response Theory and Factor AnalysisKnowledge of data strategy and data governanceAbility to advise clients on the acquisition of data, data management, and data infrastructureAbility to execute projects and tasks with minimal guidance and supervisionClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.CompensationAt 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.