Senior Data Scientist - AI/ML for National Security

Booz Allen Hamilton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a senior data scientist to lead advanced analytics on our National Security team. The role emphasizes applying AI/ML techniques and data-driven insights to support mission-critical decisions.

You will work with Python or R, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate across teams to operationalize models and share findings. The position requires extensive experience, a strong foundation in statistics and data mining, and a commitment to continuous learning through

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience correlating complex technical findings into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products.
• 5+ years of experience using data science programming languages, such as Python or R.
• Experience with version control tools, including git, GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
• Experience leveraging mathematics, statistics, and data mining algorithms to analyze performance, proactively identify quality risks, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Ability to continuously review, evaluate, and update technical documentation to ensure alignment with evolving governance and program standards.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor’s degree and 17+ years of experience with scientific techniques, such as mathematics, statistics, information science, AI, machine learning, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, or data warehousing, or Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience in one of these fields, or 21+ years of experience in one of these fields in lieu of a degree

Skills

Narrative analytics

Data science languages

Version control

Mathematics & statistics

Technical documentation

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 17+ years experience in relevant fields

Master’s degree + 12+ years experience

21+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Git/GitLab/GitHub/Bitbucket

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a senior data scientist to lead advanced analytics on our National Security team. The role emphasizes applying AI/ML techniques and data-driven insights to support mission-critical decisions.

You will work with Python or R, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate across teams to operationalize models and share findings. The position requires extensive experience, a strong foundation in statistics and data mining, and a commitment to continuous learning through