Booz Allen

DataScientist

$78–78k Lexington Park, Maryland, 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. Unlock secrets held by data set. Turn complex data sets into useful information”

What You'll Achieve.

Solve global challenges; Help find answers in the data; Create real-world impact; Help clients make informed decisions

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Data cleansing; Data analysis; Data visualization; API connections; Data mining; Analyzing structured data; Analyzing unstructured data; Developing predictive data models; Developing quantitative analyses; Developing natural language processing

Eligibility Requirements

Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance, Identity verification process, On camera during interviews, Expected to have cameras on during meetings

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of experience with data cleansing, 2+ years of experience with data analysis, 2+ years of experience with data visualization, 2+ years of experience with API connections, 2+ years of experience with data mining, 2+ years of experience analyzing structured data, 2+ years of experience analyzing unstructured data, Experience developing predictive data models, Experience developing quantitative analyses, Experience developing natural language processing, Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

Experience with engineering AI solutions, Experience accessing Large Language Model APIs, Experience self-hosting LLMs, Experience fine-tuning LLMs, Experience implementing Model Context Protocol, Experience working with the War Data Platform, Experience working with USAF VAULT, Experience working with Palantir Foundry, Experience with distributed data tools, Experience with distributed computing tools, Experience writing infrastructure-as-code, Experience working with DoW clients, Experience developing visually compelling PowerPoint decks, Possession of excellent verbal communication skills, Possession of excellent written communication skills, TS/SCI clearance

What You'll Do.

Unlock secrets held by data set

Turn complex data sets into useful information

Find answers in the data

Use analytical skills

Use data science knowledge

Create real-world impact

Work closely with clients

Understand client questions

Understand client needs

Dig into data-rich environments

Find pieces of information puzzle

Use right combination of tools

Use right combination of frameworks

Turn disparate data points into objective answers

Help clients make informed decisions

Provide deep understanding of data

Provide understanding of data meaning

Provide understanding of data usage

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with clients

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal communication skills; Excellent 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 * Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, or natural language processing * 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-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 d

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