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: 87 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 3 days ago
Closes: Sep 15, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $162k

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 the team to unlock insights from complex structured and unstructured data sets to solve global challenges like fraud detection and cancer research. You will work closely with clients to understand their specific needs, then develop algorithms and systems using various tools and frameworks to transform disparate data points into objective answers for informed decision-making. The role requires expertise in data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and mining, alongside knowledge of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Natural Language Processing. You will utilize programming languages such as R, Python, SQL, or NoSQL, along with distributed computing tools like Databricks, Hadoop, and Spark. Preferred skills include experience with Palantir Foundry and visualization packages like Plotly or Seaborn. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance to handle sensitive information in this data-rich environment.

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 EMR MapReduce Palantir Foundry Plotly Seaborn ggplot2 Gurobi MySQL

What you'll do

Analyze structured and unstructured data sets to identify key information and patterns.
Develop algorithms and systems using various tools and frameworks to solve complex problems.
Create predictive data models and perform quantitative analyses on targeted data sources.
Translate complex data into objective answers to help clients make informed decisions.
Perform data exploration, cleaning, mining, and visualization for diverse projects.
Apply machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing techniques to data.
Provide deep insights into what data means and how it can be practically applied.

What we're looking for

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, Natural Language Processing, or text mining techniques.
2+ years of experience with distributed data tools like Databricks, Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.
Bachelor’s degree.

1+ yrs exp

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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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