Booz Allen

DataScientist

$78–78k Arlington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Data Scientist at Booz Allen. Skills: Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing. Unlock secrets held by a data set. Turn complex data sets into useful information”

What You'll Achieve.

Help clients make informed decisions; Use data science for good

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Data cleansing; Data analysis; Data mining; Quantitative analyses

Eligibility Requirements

Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance, Identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence, Expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, Use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of experience with data cleansing, analysis, visualization, API connections, or data mining, 2+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data, 2+ years of experience working with Python, including leveraging several different libraries such as Pandas or Numpy, Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, or natural language processing, Experience using cloud data tools within AWS, Azure, or Oracle, Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2, Secret clearance, Bachelor’s degree

Nice to Have

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, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL, Experience writing infrastructure-as-code leveraging Terraform or a similar tool, Experience working with DoW clients, Experience developing visually compelling PowerPoint decks and other products to support client delivery, Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, TS/SCI clearance

What You'll Do.

Unlock secrets held by a data set

Turn complex data sets into useful information

Find answers in the data

Create real-world impact

Work closely with clients to understand their questions and needs

Dig into data-rich environments to find pieces of their information puzzle

Develop algorithms and systems

Use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers

Provide a deep understanding of the data

and how it can be used

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with your clients; Collaborate with colleagues and customers as required by the role

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Full Job Description

Data Scientist **The Opportunity****:** As a data scientist, 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. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a Data Scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence—we need you to help find the answers in the data. On our team, you’ll use your analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with your clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll develop algorithms and systems and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to help clients make informed decisions. Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used. Work with us as we use data science for good. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 2+ years of experience with data cleansing, analysis, visualization, API connections, or data mining * 2+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data * 2+ years of experience working with Python, including leveraging several different libraries such as Pandas or Numpy * Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, or natural language processing * Experience using cloud data tools within AWS, Azure, or Oracle * Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2 * Secret clearance * Bachelor’s degree **Nice If You Have:** * Experience with engineering AI solutions, including accessing Large Language Model (LLM) APIs, self

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