The Opportunity:

As an 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 leading a mission forward as much as advancing the field of data science, this is the opportunity for you. Your deep analytics, data science, AI, machine learning, and consulting expertise, coupled with an original approach to your work, will guide clients and stakeholders as they 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 programming languages such as SQL, R, or Python, operationalizing models, containerization, data architecture, or cloud computing platforms for the client's mission space.

As an Advanced Data Scientist Researcher on our team, you’ll introduce innovative AI and machine learning methodologies to make a real-world impact on research and weapons effects. You’ll share your skills in data science, AI, machine learning operationalization process, and predictive modeling and shape the future of analytics through a variety of means.

We’ll keep you sharp and moving forward in your career, with access to online courses, the latest tools and methods, and opportunities to publish or present to our clients. Whether you’re using AI to impact models or providing better services to engineers and scientist, you’ll lead a team that serves critical missions from end to end.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• 11+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining

• 11+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis

• 11+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources  

• Experience with quantitative analyses, data fusion across heterogeneous data types, geospatial data processing, visualization of targeted data sources, and developing predictive data models

• Experience leading the development of solutions to complex programs 

• Experience with natural language processing, text mining, or machine learning techniques 

• Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, LLM frameworks, and data pipeline development

• Ability to work in an Agile framework within a distributed team leveraging the latest collaboration tools

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or Applied Mathematics

Nice If You Have:   

• 8+ years of experience as a researcher analyzing or collecting data or contributing to software development surrounding data analysis or collection systems

• Experience with the development of algorithms leveraging R, Python, SQL, or NoSQL 

• Experience with distributed data or computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL

• Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2 

• Knowledge of modern cloud computing techniques for the deployment of software capabilities

• Knowledge of multiple programming languages, including Java, JavaScript, Python, or C++

• Knowledge of multiple operating systems, including Linux or Windows

• Knowledge of modern software development tools, including DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, code scanning, or Git

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph  

• Master’s degree in Physical Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or Applied Mathematics

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

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.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.