Data Scientist

Job Number: R0225414

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 artifi cia l 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 and use data science for good.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with scripting or scientific languages, including Python, R, C++, or Java
• 2+ years of experience with data analysis and data analysis technology, including PowerBI, ArcGIS, or PowerApps
• 2+ years of experience with applying machine learning techniques and the key parameters that affect their performance in interacting with a technical audience on technical problems
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment, and balancing long- and short-term taskings with accessing, building, and maintaining databases for structured and unstructured datasets
• Experience with using Micro sof t Excel and Access
• Knowledge of statistical measures, including confidence intervals and the significance of error measurements, development, or evaluation data sets
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in working with a wide range of predictive and decision models and tools for developing models with Big Data programming technologies, including Hadoop, Spark, MapReduce, Accumulo, Cassandra, HBase, R, Mahout, Pig, or Hive
• Experience with using statistical sof tware applications, including SAS, R, MATLAB, SPSS, or Stata
• Experience with developing statistical and simulation models
• Experience in one or more natural language processing topics, including tagging, syntactic parsing, word sense disa mbiguation, topic modeling, contextual text mining, and application of deep learning to NLP
• Experience with developing experimental and analytic plans for data modeling processes, using strong baselines, and determining cause and effect relationships accurately
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, CS, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Networks, or Operations Research

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information .

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.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,600.00 to $197,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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.