Senior Data Scientist: DoD Analytics & AI

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Computer Scientist to lead advanced data analytics for DoD missions, applying statistics, ML, and AI to unlock insights and drive actionable results across complex programs. You will develop robust analytics capabilities, evaluate AI methodologies, and mentor teams on TEVV, AI risk mitigation, and data governance in national security contexts.

A TS/SCI clearance is required or willing to obtain; strong communication to non-technical leadership is

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience turning complex findings into narrative reports.
• 5+ years in OOP and functional programming to build testing libraries.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and AI/ML validation.
• Experience with advanced analytics outputs including LLMs or agentic AI.
• Experience on DoD or IC classified networks.
• Ability to visualize complex data for non-technical leadership.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in relevant sciences or 12+ years in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data exploration and analytics projects for DoD missions.
• Evaluate AI methodologies to impact real-world intelligence outcomes.
• Develop TEVV procedures and AI risk mitigation practices.
• Guide a team delivering end-to-end analytics from data collection to presentation.

Skills

Data storytelling

OOP & FP

CI/CD with AI/ML

Advanced analytics

DoD network experience

Data visualization

TS/SCI clearance

Educational requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in math/stats/AI

12+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

TEVV procedures

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Computer Scientist to lead advanced data analytics for DoD missions, applying statistics, ML, and AI to unlock insights and drive actionable results across complex programs. You will develop robust analytics capabilities, evaluate AI methodologies, and mentor teams on TEVV, AI risk mitigation, and data governance in national security contexts.

A TS/SCI clearance is required or willing to obtain; strong communication to non-technical leadership is