Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$198,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $163k 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 1781 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 898 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist, you will join a team dedicated to transforming complex structured and unstructured data into objective answers to solve global challenges. You will work closely with clients to understand their specific needs, digging into data-rich environments to identify key information pieces. Your daily responsibilities include leading the development of algorithms and systems, guiding teammates, and providing deep data insights to advise on informed decisions. You will utilize Python, R, and SQL to perform data cleansing, analytics, and inferential statistics. The role requires applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms, creating data visualizations, dashboards, and lightweight web applications. You will also employ research design principles and methodological tools from applied mathematics and computer programming to address problems in fraud detection, cancer research, and national intelligence.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?

Median $162000 from 90 postings across 8 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Analyze and manipulate large sets of structured and unstructured data using Python, R, or SQL.
  • Develop and deploy supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems.
  • Create data visualizations, dashboards, and lightweight web applications to communicate key insights.
  • Perform data cleansing, inferential statistics, and system integration to provide comprehensive data solutions.
  • Lead the development of algorithms and systems while guiding teammates through technical tasks.
  • Translate client needs into objective answers by identifying patterns within data-rich environments.
  • Provide deep technical understanding of data to advise clients on informed decision-making.

What we're looking for

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • 3+ years of experience using programming languages to manipulate and analyze data, including Python, R, or SQL.
  • Experience deploying and maintaining user-facing or user-accessible models.
  • Experience with data cleansing, analytics, inferential statistics, programming, data visualization, and system integration.
  • Experience developing data visualizations, dashboards, or lightweight web applications to communicate key insights.
  • Knowledge of research design principles and analytic methods used in applied mathematics, computer programming, or data visualization.
  • Ability to apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms on structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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