Data Scientist, Senior

The Opportunity:

As analytics professional, 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. If you care about moving a mission forward as much as advancing the field of data science, this is the opportunity for you. Your deep data science and complimentary technical expertise and consulting mindset, coupled with original and innovative approaches to your work, will help clients and stakeholders make sense of their data and encourage actionable results. We’re looking for someone like you to lead complex data exploration and analytics projects through your experience with our client's extensive qualifications to meet law enforcement needs.

As an advanced data scientist and researcher on our law enforcement team you will apply original and innovative methodologies to make a real-world impact. You’ll grow your skills in data science, predictive modeling, and so much more, and shape the future of analytics through a variety of means...most importantly delivering leading-edge solutions that will change the course of future mission execution.

We’ll keep you sharp and moving forward in your career, with access to opportunity, peers, tools, and training, and opportunities to publish or present at leadership seminars and roundtables. Whatever your task, you’ll guide a team that serves critical missions from end to end.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• 8+ years of experience in the data science field
• 5+ years of experience with supporting complex missions developing data science solutions from scratch
• Experience with Big Data programming technologies and distributed data and computing tools, including Hadoop, Spark, R, and Hive
• Experience with developing a wide range of predictive and decision models, quantitative analysis, and visualization of target data sources
• Experience with Python development
• Knowledge of commercial cloud platforms, services, and technologies
• Ability to effectively comprehend and decompose stakeholder requirements, and report and communicate those complex findings and dense technical concepts to non-technical decision-makers and stakeholders
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience in natural language processing (NLP) topics and application of deep learning to NLP
• Experience with performing data transformation and modelling in Databricks
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Master’s degree
• Data Science or Cloud Development Certifications

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. 
 
Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

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 $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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