Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DCReston, VA
Salary
$77,600–$176,000 / yr
Posted
80 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 21, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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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 team dedicated to transforming complex structured and unstructured data into actionable information to solve global challenges across various sectors. You will work closely with clients to identify their specific needs, then dive into data-rich environments to develop algorithms and systems that provide objective answers for informed decision-making. Your daily work involves data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and mining to address problems like fraud detection or cancer research. The role requires proficiency in Python, R, or SQL, along with knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning methods. You will also design automated analytic software and may utilize tools such as Git, Jenkins, Tableau, Power BI, or ArcGIS. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance and have experience with data science techniques to navigate complex information puzzles.

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 identify actionable information for clients.
  • Develop algorithms and automated analytic software to solve specific client problems.
  • Perform data exploration, cleaning, and mining using Python, R, or SQL.
  • Apply machine learning methods and statistical modeling to provide objective answers from disparate data points.
  • Create ETL pipelines including API querying, data conditioning, and schema creation for storage.
  • Develop data visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or specialized libraries.
  • Translate complex data findings into clear insights to help clients make informed decisions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • TS/SCI clearance is required.
  • Experience with data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, science, or mining.
  • Proficiency in programming languages for data analysis such as Python, R, or SQL.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning methods.
  • Ability to design and develop automated analytic software, techniques, and algorithms.
  • Experience with ETL pipelines, API querying, and creating schemas for data storage.
  • Proficiency with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS, or libraries such as seaborn and matplotlib.

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