Quantum Data Scientist for Federal Innovation

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a University, Quantum Research Professional to turn data into actionable insights across national security and public sector challenges. You will lead data science and quantum information efforts, collaborate with federal customers, and translate questions into data-driven analytics to inform decisions.

The role requires experience in CS/quantum research, programming in Java/C++/Python, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with research in computer science, quantum technology, physics, chemistry, or mathematics in an academic environment.
• Experience coding using quantum high-level or machine-level languages.
• Knowledge of an object-oriented language, including Java, C++, C#, or Python.
• Ability to perform data gathering, analytical, and problem-solving work.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree by Winter 2026, Summer 2027, or Summer 2028.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science and quantum information efforts for federal government projects.
• Collaborate with customers to understand questions and translate them into data-driven insights.
• Analyze complex data sets to provide actionable information for decision makers.

Skills

Quantum research

Programming in quantum languages

Object-oriented languages

Data analysis

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree by Winter 2026 / Summer 2028

Tools

Java

C++

C#

Python

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a University, Quantum Research Professional to turn data into actionable insights across national security and public sector challenges. You will lead data science and quantum information efforts, collaborate with federal customers, and translate questions into data-driven analytics to inform decisions.

The role requires experience in CS/quantum research, programming in Java/C++/Python, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.