As a Senior Data Scientist on Booz Allen’s Space Force team, you will lead the transformation of complex and often siloed data into actionable intelligence for mission-critical decision-making. Your daily responsibilities include building, validating, and deploying advanced AI/ML models using tools like Palantir Foundry, Power BI, or Tableau to analyze structured and unstructured data sources. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to solve real-world problems in national security, leveraging your expertise in Python, R, SQL, and NoSQL for scalable cloud platforms such as AWS SageMaker and AzureML. With a top-secret clearance and 5+ years of experience in statistical programming languages and data analysis, you will contribute to high-impact projects that require both technical proficiency and leadership skills.
Skills
Python
Palantir Foundry
Power BI
Tableau
AWS
Azure
Databricks
R
SQL
NoSQL
SageMaker
S3
EMR
AzureML
Data Factory
What you'll do
Analyze complex structured and unstructured data to extract meaningful insights.
Build, validate, and deploy machine learning models for mission-critical applications.
Transform diverse datasets into actionable intelligence using advanced analytics tools.
Collaborate with engineers and analysts to solve high-impact national security challenges.
Utilize Palantir Foundry platform to create data flows and integrate analytical solutions.
What we're looking for
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 building, validating, and deploying AI/ML models.
Top Secret clearance required.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
Experience using analytics and visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Palantir Foundry.
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,000–$225,000
range sits above
53%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$191,875
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.