Data Scientist, Mid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Flexible work model

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Data Scientist to analyze complex data sets and provide actionable insights for various sectors, including public and private. The ideal candidate has experience with R or Python, strong analytical skills, and must have TS/SCI clearance. Offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment, this role is pivotal for helping clients solve global challenges through data science.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Use analytical skills to create real-world impact.
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and analyze data.

Skills

Experience with R or Python

Analytical skills

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Experience in statistics or advanced mathematics

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science

Job description

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YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY

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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 artifi cia l 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 analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with your 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 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:

1+ year of experience in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics

Experience with R or Python

Experience with using scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

Experience with optimization, modeling and simulation, prediction, estimation, decision analysis, or engineering management

Experience with analyzing large-scale datasets

Experience with data gathering, cleansing, and parsing

Experience with developing and applying optimization and simulation models

Ability to work in Windows and Linux OS environments

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science

Clearance:

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.

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.

Data Scientist, Mid

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 artifi cia l 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 analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with your 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 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:

• 1+ year of experience in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics

• Experience with R or Python

• Experience with using scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with optimization, modeling and simulation, prediction, estimation, decision analysis, or engineering management

• Experience with analyzing large-scale datasets

• Experience with data gathering, cleansing, and parsing

• Experience with developing and applying optimization and simulation models

• Ability to work in Windows and Linux OS environments

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science

Clearance:

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.

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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.