Senior Data Scientist - AI & DoD Analytics

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Computer Scientist on our national security team to advance data analytics, AI/ML, and TEVV-like validation for DoD clients. You will lead complex data exploration and communicate findings to stakeholders.

This role requires handling sensitive information and collaborating across teams. You will develop scalable analytics, contribute to AI/ML validation, and guide decision-making with clear visualization and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience correlating complex technical findings into narrative products (graphical, written, visual, and verbal).
• 5+ years in OOP and functional programming to build modular, scalable testing libraries.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including AI or ML validation.
• Experience with building and evaluating outputs and performance of advanced analytics, especially LLMs.
• Experience on classified networks for DoD or IC clients.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to visualize complex data for non-technical leadership and highlight risks.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph.

Skills

Data storytelling

OOP & FP

CI/CD

LLMs / AI evaluation

DoD networks

Independent work

Data visualization

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ yrs relevant exp

12+ yrs exp with no degree

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Computer Scientist on our national security team to advance data analytics, AI/ML, and TEVV-like validation for DoD clients. You will lead complex data exploration and communicate findings to stakeholders.

This role requires handling sensitive information and collaborating across teams. You will develop scalable analytics, contribute to AI/ML validation, and guide decision-making with clear visualization and risk assessment.