Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Arlington, VAAlexandria, VAWashington, DC
Salary: $77,600–$176,000 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 30, 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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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$196,387 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k 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

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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, cancer research, and national intelligence. You will work closely with clients to identify their specific needs, then develop algorithms and systems using various tools and frameworks to turn disparate data points into objective answers. The role requires expertise in data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and mining, alongside experience building predictive models and performing quantitative analyses. Key technical skills include Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and text mining. Preferred technologies include R, Python, SQL, NoSQL, Databricks, MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Apache Spark, Gurobi, MySQL, Palantir Foundry, Plotly, Seaborn, and ggplot2. Candidates must possess a Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?

Median $145200 from 75 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Natural Language Processing Python R SQL NoSQL Databricks Apache Spark Hadoop Hive Kafka MapReduce Palantir Foundry Plotly Seaborn ggplot2 Gurobi MySQL

What you'll do

Analyze structured and unstructured data sets to identify key information and trends.
Develop algorithms and systems using various tools and frameworks to solve complex problems.
Create predictive data models and perform quantitative analyses for client projects.
Translate disparate data points into objective answers to support informed decision-making.
Perform data exploration, cleaning, mining, and visualization of targeted data sources.
Apply machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing techniques to data.
Communicate deep insights regarding data meaning and practical applications to clients.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree required.
Secret clearance is required.
2+ years of experience with data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, or mining.
2+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis.
Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources.
Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualization of targeted data sources.
Knowledge of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Knowledge of text mining or machine learning techniques.

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Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

Arlington, VA +2 9 days ago $77,600–$176,000

Python R SQL Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Natural Language Processing NoSQL Databricks Apache Spark Kafka Hadoop Hive EMR MapReduce Gurobi Palantir Foundry Plotly Seaborn ggplot2 Data Visualization

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