As a mid-level Data Scientist on our dynamic team, you will leverage your expertise to drive impactful cyber risk management initiatives for the Department of Defense within a secure environment. Your daily tasks include drafting critical documentation and developing use cases that align with operational needs. You’ll work closely with a diverse team to build automated ETL pipelines using Python, PySpark, SQL, and Databricks, while also extracting insights from unstructured data sources like reports and documents. Essential skills include strong communication abilities to convey technical concepts clearly to both teams and executives, as well as experience mentoring junior analysts. Additional desirable qualifications involve working with DoD-specific platforms and frameworks for data governance and collaboration across agencies.
Skills
Python
PySpark
SQL
Databricks
ETL
API integrations
Data engineering
Data visualization
DoD data platforms
Advana
Qlik
Maven
Machine learning
Natural language processing
Cybersecurity data
Data governance
What you'll do
Develop and manage documentation for future analytics, including DSAs, appointment letters, and data memorandums.
Draft clear use cases that align with the operational needs of military and cybersecurity clients.
Build automated ETL pipelines to efficiently ingest, transform, and deliver data across systems.
Extract and structure information from unstructured sources like reports into clean, analysis-ready data.
Mentor junior analysts in data engineering and analytics practices.
What we're looking for
6+ years experience in Python, PySpark, SQL, and Databricks.
4+ years delivering actionable insights through data engineering and analytics.
Experience building automated ETL pipelines with API integrations.
Expertise in extracting structured data from unstructured sources like reports.
TS/SCI clearance required.
Ability to mentor junior analysts and communicate complex concepts effectively.
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,000–$225,000
range sits above
61%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$99,000–$206,320
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$178,175
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
627 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 614 roles with salary data.