Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
38 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 2, 2026

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This role $162k
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This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$196,387 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $162k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 783 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist, you will join a team focused on transforming complex structured and unstructured data into actionable information to solve global challenges such as fraud detection, cancer research, and national intelligence. You will work closely with DoW and IC clients to identify their specific needs, guide teammates, and lead the development of algorithms and systems. Your daily responsibilities include developing predictive data models, performing quantitative analyses, and creating visualizations of targeted data sources. To succeed in this role, you must be proficient in Python, R, and SQL, while utilizing business intelligence tools like Tableau and Microsoft Power BI. The work involves navigating data-rich environments to provide objective answers for informed decision-making within the defense and intelligence sectors, specifically addressing problems related to cyber operations and various intelligence disciplines.

What does a Data Scientist earn?

Median $162025 from 276 postings across 61 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Analyze structured and unstructured data sets to identify patterns and provide objective answers.
  • Develop predictive data models and perform quantitative analyses on targeted data sources.
  • Create visualizations of complex data using tools like Tableau and Microsoft Power BI.
  • Lead the development of algorithms and systems to solve complex program challenges.
  • Translate technical data findings into actionable insights to advise clients during decision-making.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of data projects within DoW or IC environments.
  • Guide teammates in the execution of data science tasks and technical solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in data science, data analytics, machine learning engineering, or data engineering.
  • Experience working in the Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC).
  • Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualization of targeted data sources.
  • Proficiency in programming languages including Python, R, and SQL.
  • Experience analyzing structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data.
  • Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau and Microsoft Power BI.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
  • Bachelor's degree.

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