Senior Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Springfield, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 24, 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.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 783 roles with salary data.

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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 like fraud detection and cancer research. You will work closely with clients to identify their specific needs, guide teammates, and lead the development of algorithms and systems that provide objective answers for informed decision-making. Your daily responsibilities include data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and mining to build predictive models and perform quantitative analyses. The role requires proficiency in Python and SQL, along with experience in statistical and general-purpose programming languages. You will navigate data-rich environments involving IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Preferred skills include knowledge of geospatial tools like ArcPro or Brewlytics, familiarity with various intelligence types such as SIGINT and GEOINT, and a Top Secret clearance.

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 predictive data models and perform quantitative analyses on targeted data sources.
  • Create visualizations to translate complex data into actionable insights for client decision-making.
  • Lead the development of algorithms and systems to process disparate data points.
  • Guide teammates in technical execution and project delivery.
  • Translate client needs into technical requirements to provide a deep understanding of data meaning.
  • Utilize Python, SQL, and other programming languages to perform advanced data mining and cleaning.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience with data exploration, cleaning, analysis, visualization, or mining.
  • 5+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis.
  • 5+ years of experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources.
  • Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualization of targeted data sources.
  • Experience leading the development of solutions to complex programs.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Top Secret clearance is required.
  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in data analytics.

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