Booz Allen

DataScientist

$62–62k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Data Scientist at Booz Allen. Skills: data science, Python, R, ETL, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, data visualization. unlocking the secrets held by a data set. turning complex data sets into useful information”

What You'll Achieve.

solve global challenges; find the answers in the data; create real-world impact; advise your clients as they make informed decisions

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

unlocking the secrets held by a data set; finding answers in the data; digging into data-rich environments to find pieces of information; turning sets of disparate data points into objective answers; providing a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used

Eligibility Requirements

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, security investigation, eligibility requirements for access to classified information, on camera during interviews and assessments, cameras on during meetings (for virtual employees)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years of experience using data science programming languages, such as Python or R, Experience creating ETL pipelines, including querying APIs, cleaning and conditioning data, and creating schemas for data storage, Experience with version control tools, including git, GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket, Experience developing scripts and programs for converting various types of data into usable formats and supporting project teams to scale, monitor, and operate data platforms in support of specific mission goals, Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning methods, Ability to design and develop automated analytic software, techniques, and algorithms, Ability to develop solutions and integrate and extend free and open-source software (FOSS) or COTS products, Ability to generate data visualizations with python libraries such as Tkinter or Streamlit, TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in data science, or 7+ years of experience in data science in lieu of a degree

Nice to Have

Experience working with GEOINT, HUMINT, MASINT, OSINT, and SIGINT and the data and tools associated with these disciplines, Experience in programming with Java, Experience with intelligence or operations analysis in the DoD or Intelligence Community, Knowledge of DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins, CompTIA Security+ certification

What You'll Do.

unlocking the secrets held by a data set

turning complex data sets into useful information

finding answers in the data

creating real-world impact

working closely with clients to understand their questions and needs

digging into data-rich environments to find pieces of information

leading the development of algorithms and systems

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

advising clients as they make informed decisions

providing a deep understanding of the data

and how it can be used

creating ETL pipelines

cleaning and conditioning data

creating schemas for data storage

developing scripts and programs for converting various types of data into usable formats

supporting project teams to scale

and operate data platforms

designing and developing automated analytic software

developing solutions and integrating and extending free and open-source software (FOSS) or COTS products

generating data visualizations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

guide teammates; supporting project teams

Communication Scope

communication

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 leadership skills and data science expertise to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with 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 guide teammates and lead the development of algorithms and systems. You’ll use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to advise your clients as they 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:** * 4+ years of experience using data science programming languages, such as Python or R * Experience creating ETL pipelines, including querying APIs, cleaning and conditioning data, and creating schemas for data storage * Experience with version control tools, including git, GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket * Experience developing scripts and programs for converting various types of data into usable formats and supporting project teams to scale, monitor, and operate data platforms in support of specific mission goals * Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning methods * Ability to design and develop automated analy

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