Ontology Data Scientist

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Ontology Data Scientist to unlock insights from vast data sets across private and public sectors, applying statistics, coding, and advanced analytics. You will work with clients to understand questions, then explore data-rich environments to derive actionable answers and support decision making.

The role emphasizes data visualization, governance, and engineering, with opportunities to apply Palantir Foundry, Workshop, and Ontology Manager tools to build robust

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a data science role.
• 2+ years of experience with Palantir Foundry.
• 2+ years of experience with Palantir Foundry AIP for application development.
• 2+ years of experience with Maven Smart Systems.
• 2+ years of experience with Data Connections and Code Repos or Pipeline Builder for data ingestion and transformation.
• 2+ years of experience with Foundry application and workflow development in Workshop and Ontology Manager.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing or managing data, including data visualization, data governance, data strategy, data policy, data integrity, or data engineering.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Turn data sets into useful information to solve global challenges through statistics, coding, and advanced analytics.
• Work with clients to understand questions and needs, and dig into data-rich environments to find pieces of information puzzle.
• Develop algorithms and systems and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn disparate data points into objective answers for informed decisions.
• Provide a deep understanding of the data, what it means, and how it can be used.

Skills

Data science

Palantir Foundry

Maven Smart Systems

Data ingestion

Data visualization

Data governance

Data engineering

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Palantir Foundry AIP

Maven Smart Systems

Data Connections

Code Repos

Pipeline Builder

Workshop

Ontology Manager

Databricks

Python

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Ontology Data Scientist

As an Ontology 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 through statistics, coding, and advanced analytics. 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:

• 5+ years of experience in a data science role
• 2+ years of experience with Palantir Foundry
• 2+ years of experience with Palantir Foundry AIP for application development
• 2+ years of experience with Maven Smart Systems
• 2+ years of experience with Data Connections and Code Repos or Pipeline Builder for data ingestion and transformation
• 2+ years of experience with Foundry application and workflow development in Workshop and Ontology Manager
• 2+ years of experience analyzing or managing data, including data visualization, data governance, data strategy, data policy, data integrity, or data engineering
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with the DoW Staff
• Experience with SQL for database management and data engineering
• Experience with Databricks and Python for data engineering
• Ability to synthesize results and deliver presentations to product owners or stakeholders
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing organizational processes
• Top Secret clearance
• Palantir Foundry Certification such as Ontologize Use Case Engineer or Application Specialist Certification

Clearance:

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

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). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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.