Data Scientist
$77,500–$176,000 year
On-site · Arlington, Virginia, United States or Beavercreek, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Data Scientist role at Booz Allen focusing on turning large, diverse data sets into actionable insights across private and public sectors. Responsibilities include data cleansing and analysis, developing predictive models and NLP solutions, leveraging Python libraries (Pandas, NumPy), building AI-enabled data solutions, and communicating findings to clients. Experience with cloud data tools (AWS/Azure/Oracle), specific platforms (War Data Platform, USAF VAULT, Palantir Foundry), and distributed computing tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark) is valued. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and security clearance (Secret; TS/SCI preferred in some roles). The posted compensation range is $77,500 to $176,000 annually, and the role accommodates full-time or part-time engagement with standard Booz Allen benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of experience in data cleansing/analysis/visualization/API connections/data mining
- 2+ years of experience with structured and unstructured data
- 1+ years Python (Pandas/NumPy)
- Experience with predictive modeling/NLP
- Security clearance (Secret) required
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience with data cleansing, analysis, visualization, API connections, or data mining
- 2+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data
- 1+ years of experience working with Python, including Pandas or NumPy
- Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, or natural language processing
- Experience using cloud data tools within AWS, Azure, or Oracle
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with engineering AI solutions, including accessing Large Language Model (LLM) APIs, self-hosting LLMs, fine-tuning LLMs, or implementing Model Context Protocol
- Experience working with the War Data Platform, USAF VAULT, or Palantir Foundry
- Experience with distributed data and computing tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, MySQL)
- Experience writing Infrastructure-as-Code leveraging Terraform or similar tools
- Experience working with DoW clients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- TS/SCI clearance
- Secret clearance
- Experience developing visually compelling PowerPoint decks and other client-delivery products
- Possession of strong data visualization and storytelling skills
- Ability to work with DoD/National Security clients
- Understanding of data privacy and security practices
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