Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
60 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 3 days ago
Closes
Oct 14, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $162k
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 799 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 780 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Data Scientist

Data Scientist 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, lead the development of algorithms and systems, and guide teammates through the data exploration process. Your daily responsibilities include wrangling data from disparate databases and APIs, developing predictive models, performing quantitative analyses, and creating visualizations. The role requires expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, text mining, and statistical programming. You will utilize tools such as Python, SQL, and Apache Spark to build production-quality pipelines. Preferred skills include experience with Large Language Model APIs, fine-tuning LLMs, and distributed computing frameworks like Hadoop MapReduce or HPCC ECL to solve complex technical problems.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?

Median $145200 from 75 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Analyze structured and unstructured data sets to identify patterns and provide actionable insights.
  • Develop predictive data models and perform quantitative analyses on targeted data sources.
  • Wrangling data from disparate databases and APIs for use in analysis.
  • Lead the development of algorithms, systems, and technical solutions for complex problems.
  • Implement machine learning techniques, including natural language processing and text mining.
  • Translate complex data findings into clear explanations to advise clients on informed decision-making.
  • Build production-quality machine learning models and data pipelines using Python and SQL.

What we're looking for

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • 5+ years of experience with data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, or mining.
  • 5+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data.
  • 3+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis.
  • Experience wrangling data from disparate databases and APIs.
  • Experience developing predictive models, quantitative analyses, and visualizations.
  • Experience with machine learning, natural language processing, or text mining techniques.
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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