Data Scientist, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Arlington, VA
Salary: $99,000–$225,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 68 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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JOB TITLE: Data Scientist, Senior The Data Scientist, Senior joins a team to transform complex, disparate data sets into objective answers for clients across private and public sectors. This role involves leading the development of algorithms and systems while guiding teammates through data-rich environments to solve problems like fraud detection and national intelligence. Key responsibilities include performing data cleaning, feature engineering, clustering, data mining, anomaly detection, and trend analysis. Candidates must possess 6+ years of experience in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics, plus 3+ years of Python experience. The role utilizes scientific methods for qualitative and quantitative analyses. Preferred technical skills include AI/ML, TensorFlow, PyTorch, VSAT, and optimization modeling. Applicants must hold a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and work within Windows and Linux OS environments.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?

Median $162000 from 89 postings across 9 companies.

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Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Data Mining Feature Engineering Clustering Anomaly Detection Statistics Operations Research Optimization Modeling and Simulation Linux Windows VSAT Data Cleaning Data Manipulation Trend Analysis

What you'll do

Work closely with clients to identify their specific questions and data needs.
Analyze large-scale structured and unstructured datasets to find actionable information.
Lead the development of algorithms and systems to solve complex problems.
Perform data cleaning, feature engineering, clustering, and anomaly detection.
Use Python and various frameworks to turn disparate data points into objective answers.
Provide deep technical understanding of data to advise clients on informed decision-making.
Guide and mentor teammates in the execution of data science projects.

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, data mining, anomaly detection, and trend analysis.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
HS diploma or GED.
2+ years of experience with AI/ML (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science.