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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
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As a Data Scientist, you will join a team dedicated to transforming complex structured and unstructured data into actionable information to solve global challenges like fraud detection and cancer research. You will work closely with clients to identify their specific needs, then dive into data-rich environments to develop algorithms and systems that provide objective answers for informed decision-making. The role requires expertise in data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and mining, alongside experience building predictive models and performing quantitative analyses. Key technical skills include proficiency in machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and text mining. You will utilize tools such as R, Python, SQL, NoSQL, MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, MySQL, Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2. Candidates must possess a Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree.
What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?
Median $145200 from 75 postings across 5 companies.
Analyze structured and unstructured data sets to identify key information and trends.
Develop algorithms and systems using various tools and frameworks to solve complex problems.
Build predictive data models and perform quantitative analyses on targeted data sources.
Create data visualizations to communicate findings and provide clear insights to clients.
Translate complex data into actionable information to help clients make informed decisions.
Perform text mining and apply machine learning or natural language processing techniques.
Identify and extract relevant pieces of information from diverse, high-volume data environments.
What we're looking for
2+ years of experience with data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, or mining.
2+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis.
Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources.
Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualization of targeted data sources.
Knowledge of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, or text mining.
2+ years of experience in algorithm development with R, Python, SQL, NoSQL, distributed computing tools, or specific visualization packages (preferred); Master's degree; TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph; and Palantir experience (preferred).
Python
R
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
IoT
Statistics
Operations Research
Modeling and Simulation
Linux
Windows
Optimization
Decision Analysis
Advanced Mathematics