As a senior data scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will join a dynamic team supporting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by applying advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to large, complex datasets from various sources. Your daily tasks include designing and executing sophisticated analyses, developing high-quality visualizations for diverse audiences, and leading data science projects from inception to delivery while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. You will collaborate closely with DoD stakeholders to translate their needs into actionable insights, manage competing priorities in an agile environment, mentor junior team members, and communicate complex findings effectively to both technical teams and senior leadership. The role requires expertise in Python or R for data analysis, proficiency in SQL for data management, experience with distributed computing frameworks like Spark, and a TS/SCI clearance. Additional skills such as NLP, geospatial analysis, and Databricks familiarity are highly valued.
Design and execute statistical analyses on large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
Develop production-quality data visualizations for technical and executive audiences.
Lead data science projects from scoping through delivery to ensure analytical rigor.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic questions into actionable insights.
Mentor junior data scientists and establish best practices for reproducible analysis.
What we're looking for
4+ years experience in data science, statistical analysis, or quantitative research.
Proficient in R and Python with expertise in relevant libraries like pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, Tidyverse.
Strong background in analyzing both structured and unstructured large-scale datasets.
Expertise in SQL for managing complex data environments and distributed computing frameworks (Spark/DASK).
TS/SCI clearance required.
Experience mentoring junior data scientists and establishing best practices.
Market check
Salary context
This
$77,600–$176,000
range sits above
35%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$99,000–$215,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$183,401
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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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