Senior Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 18, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $162k
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This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$180,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $153k 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist, Senior, 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 collaborate closely with clients to identify their specific needs, guide teammates, and lead the development of algorithms and systems within data-rich environments. Your daily work involves performing data cleaning, feature engineering, clustering, anomaly detection, and trend analysis to provide objective answers for informed decision-making. The role requires expertise in Python, statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics, with additional experience in AI/ML, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and modeling. You will navigate technical challenges involving IoT and machine learning while utilizing scientific methods for qualitative and quantitative analyses. This position specifically addresses complex data problems within domains such as fraud detection, cancer research, 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 large and complex datasets to identify patterns and provide objective answers for clients.
  • Develop algorithms and systems using Python and various data science frameworks.
  • Perform data cleaning, feature engineering, clustering, and anomaly detection on diverse data types.
  • Translate client needs into actionable technical requirements to solve specific problems.
  • Lead the development of machine learning models and advanced analytics tools.
  • Provide deep insights into what data means and how it can be used for decision-making.
  • Apply scientific methods to conduct both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics.
  • 3+ years of experience with Python.
  • Experience using scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses.
  • Experience with data cleaning, feature engineering, clustering, data manipulation, mining, anomaly detection, and trend analysis.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science is preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience with AI/ML, TensorFlow, or PyTorch is preferred.

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