Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Alexandria, VA
Salary: $77,600–$176,000 / yr
Posted: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Nov 24, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $127k

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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

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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 across private and public sectors. 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. Your daily work involves data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and mining to build predictive models and perform quantitative analyses. The role requires proficiency in Python for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions, as well as experience with Git for configuration management. You will utilize tools such as SQL, ElasticSearch, and Geographic Information Systems like ArcGIS or QGIS. Technical expertise includes Natural Language Processing and remote sensing image processing to address problems ranging from fraud detection to national intelligence.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?

Median $145200 from 75 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Python Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Natural Language Processing SQL ElasticSearch Git ArcGIS QGIS Palantir Data Visualization Remote Sensing Data Mining

What you'll do

Analyze structured and unstructured data sets to identify key information and patterns.
Develop algorithms and systems using Python to solve complex client problems.
Build machine learning and artificial intelligence models to provide objective answers from disparate data points.
Perform data cleaning, exploration, and mining to prepare datasets for analysis.
Create visualizations of targeted data sources to communicate findings clearly.
Conduct quantitative analyses to help clients make informed decisions based on data insights.
Translate complex data findings into actionable information for diverse client needs.

What we're looking for

Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
2+ years of experience with data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, or mining.
2+ years of experience with Python coding for AI or ML solutions.
2+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis.
Experience with software configuration management using Git.
Experience analyzing structured/unstructured data and developing predictive models and quantitative analyses.
Knowledge of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing.
Bachelor’s degree.

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