Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$62,000–$141,000 / yr
Posted
72 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 30, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $162k
This role $102k
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This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$196,387 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $102k 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

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 private and public sectors. You will work closely with clients to identify their specific needs, then analyze data-rich environments to develop algorithms and systems that provide objective answers for informed decision-making. Your daily work involves building predictive data models, performing quantitative analyses, and creating visualizations of targeted data sources. To succeed, you must possess skills in Python or R, object-oriented programming, and data processing frameworks like Pandas, Polars, or Spark. You will utilize machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing tools such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. The role requires a STEM degree and a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph to address critical problems in areas like fraud detection and national intelligence.

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 structured and unstructured data sets to identify key information and solve complex problems.
  • Develop algorithms and systems using Python, R, or other relevant scripting languages.
  • Build predictive data models and perform quantitative analyses on targeted data sources.
  • Deploy machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing techniques.
  • Create visualizations of data to provide clear insights for client decision-making.
  • Translate complex data findings into actionable information for clients across various sectors.
  • Utilize data processing frameworks like Pandas, Spark, or Polars to manage large datasets.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or R.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming.
  • Knowledge of data processing frameworks like Pandas, Polars, or Spark.
  • Knowledge of statistical or machine learning frameworks including scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or R.
  • Knowledge of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing.
  • Ability to develop predictive models, quantitative analyses, and visualizations for structured and unstructured data.

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