Defense Data Scientist: Human Performance & Readiness

Booz Allen Hamilton; Quantico (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Human Performance Data Scientist to support DoD programs, build data-driven dashboards, and translate analyses into actionable policy guidance. The role emphasizes leveraging Power BI, SQL, Python or R to analyze readiness, performance, and effectiveness across Marine Corps and DoD initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have DoD experience, a strong analytics background, and the ability to communicate insights to leadership while supporting policy development and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with DoD organizations.
• Experience with the Marine Corps' organizational structure, Total Force Fitness, physical fitness standards, and training and readiness policy.
• Experience conducting statistical and longitudinal analyses, assessing data quality, and interpreting large or complex datasets.
• Experience in designing and evaluating performance measures using KPIs, MOPs, MOEs, and statistical methods to determine program outcomes.
• Experienced in building and sustaining data systems by managing data quality, integrating and transforming datasets, and developing AI-enabled dashboards and automations in Power BI, SQL, and Python or R.
• Ability to translate analytical results into actionable guidance by producing policy-relevant insights, monitoring program performance, and creating documentation and training for end-users.

Responsibilities

• Assess readiness standards, validate and refine requirements, produce trend analyses and executive materials, and enable data-driven oversight.
• Support policy and doctrine development, update manuals, facilitate stakeholder communications, and align resiliency programs for maximum effectiveness.
• Guide the work for the Marine Corps and the solutions for Human Performance Optimization, military readiness, and national security.
• Contribute to complex design, integration, and analytical problems and deliver data-driven insights.

Skills

DoD experience

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Human Performance Data Scientist to support DoD programs, build data-driven dashboards, and translate analyses into actionable policy guidance. The role emphasizes leveraging Power BI, SQL, Python or R to analyze readiness, performance, and effectiveness across Marine Corps and DoD initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have DoD experience, a strong analytics background, and the ability to communicate insights to leadership while supporting policy development and