Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Arlington, VAMcLean, VA
Salary: $77,600–$176,000 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Jul 1, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $127k

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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$185,650 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $156k 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 729 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Data Scientist

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As a Data Scientist at our innovative company, you will join a dynamic team focused on solving complex business challenges through advanced analytics and algorithm development. Your primary responsibilities include creating sophisticated algorithms using R, Python, or SQL/NoSQL to process large datasets and derive actionable insights. You will work with distributed data computing tools such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and MySQL to handle big data efficiently. Additionally, you will collaborate on projects that require a TS/SCI clearance, ensuring the security and integrity of sensitive information while contributing to cutting-edge solutions in a high-stakes environment.

Skills

Python R SQL NoSQL MapReduce Hadoop Hive EMR Kafka Spark Gurobi MySQL

What you'll do

Develop algorithms using R, Python, or SQL/NoSQL.
Utilize distributed data and computing tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.
Ensure compliance with TS/SCI clearance requirements.
Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights.
Optimize existing processes for efficiency and scalability.

What we're looking for

Secret clearance required.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2+ years of experience developing algorithms with R, Python, or SQL/NoSQL.
Experience with distributed data and computing tools like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.
TS/SCI clearance preferred.
Master’s degree advantageous.

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