Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$77,600–$176,000 / yr
Posted
81 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 20, 2026

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Salary context

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 802 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 783 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Data Scientist

Data Scientist As a Data Scientist, you will join a cross-discipline team to provide critical analytics that enable successful execution of IT portfolio management. You will work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and navigate data-rich environments to solve complex information puzzles. Your daily responsibilities include sourcing data from authoritative sources, developing visual narratives, and briefing senior leaders at the DoW on finished data products. To succeed in this role, you must possess a Secret clearance and experience with the DoW and WDP, where you will design dashboards, develop metrics, and perform ETL processes. You will utilize tools such as Databricks, Tableau, SQL, Python, or Qlik. Additional preferred skills include experience with Machine Learning, AI, NLP, and GitLab to help translate complex analytics into clear insights for non-technical audiences.

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 complex structured and unstructured datasets to solve global challenges and identify key information.
  • Source data from authoritative sources to develop high-quality data products.
  • Create visual narratives of data to communicate findings effectively.
  • Brief senior leadership at the Department of War on developed data products.
  • Design, maintain, and manage dashboards within the WDP environment.
  • Develop metrics and perform ETL processes including ingesting, cleaning, transforming, and loading data.
  • Provide critical analytics to support the execution of IT portfolio management.
  • Translate complex data analytics methodologies into clear information for non-technical audiences.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience with data science or analytics.
  • Experience working with the DoW and presenting data products to senior leadership.
  • Proficiency with Databricks, Tableau, SQL, Python, or Qlik.
  • Experience within the WDP including dashboard design, metric development, and data ETL processes.
  • 2+ years of experience with Machine Learning, AI, or NLP.
  • Ability to translate complex data analytics methodologies to non-technical audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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