Data Scientist, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Data Scientist to transform large data sets into actionable insights using IoT, ML, and AI. You’ll work with clients across sectors to define questions, explore data, and build models and dashboards that inform decisions.

A strong foundation in Python/SQL/R and data visualization is essential, with eligibility for a Secret clearance. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver data-driven solutions and contribute to national security and public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Experience with data analysis, statistics and programming for data analysis (Python, SQL, or R).
• Knowledge of predictive models, ML, NLP, and data visualization concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and build algorithms to turn data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with clients to understand questions and requirements and translate into data products.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations and apply ML/NLP techniques to real-world problems.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

SQL

R

Machine learning

NLP / text mining

Data visualization

Data cleaning

Data exploration

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Engineering / Data Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Hadoop

Spark

MapReduce

Hive

EMR

Kafka

Plotly

Seaborn

ggplot2

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

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 artificial intelligence (AI). 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:*** Experience with data analysis or data operations* Knowledge of statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis, including Python, SQL, or R* Knowledge of predictive data models, quantitative analyses, or visualization of targeted data sources* Knowledge of text mining or machine learning techniques* Ability to conduct data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, data mining or developing data dashboards, data management tools or data modeling tools* Ability to obtain a Secret clearance* Bachelor’s degree **Nice If You Have:*** 2+ years of experience in the development of algorithms leveraging R, Python, or SQL and NoSQL* 2+ years of experience with distributed data or computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL* 2+ years of experience with machine learning, AI, or NLP* Experience with Palantir Foundry* Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2* Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) or data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik* TS/SCI clearance* Bachelor's degree in an Analytical or Engineering field such as CS, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering, preferred; Master's degree in an Analytical or Engineering field such as CS, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering, a plus **Clearance:**Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.**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 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. 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