Data Scientist
At a glance
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As a senior data scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will join the Defense Solutions team to apply advanced data science techniques and collaborate with DoD leadership to enhance strategic decision-making. Your daily tasks include designing statistical analyses on large datasets, developing high-quality visualizations for diverse audiences, leading projects from inception to delivery, and mentoring junior analysts. You will leverage tools like Python (pandas, NumPy), R (Tidyverse), SQL, Spark, and Databricks to manage and analyze complex data, ensuring rigorous analytical processes that align with mission objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of statistical methods, experience with large-scale datasets, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to senior leadership. Ideal candidates have additional expertise in NLP, geospatial analysis, and machine learning model deployment, as well as relevant DoD or Intelligence Community experience.
Skills
What you'll do
- 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.
- Translate strategic questions into analytical approaches and deliver actionable insights.
- Mentor junior data scientists and establish best practices for reproducible analyses.
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 structured and unstructured data sources.
- Expertise in statistics including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, experimental design, and uncertainty quantification.
- Experience managing large-scale datasets using SQL and working with distributed computing frameworks like Spark or DASK.
- TS/SCI clearance required.
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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