As a Senior Data Scientist on the mission security team, you will lead the integration of advanced data analytics to address complex business challenges and enhance organizational efficiency. Your daily responsibilities include architecting and maintaining sophisticated analytical models and tools to detect and mitigate threats, collaborating with stakeholders to define strategic objectives, and utilizing data-driven insights to recommend process improvements. You will leverage industry-standard principles in geospatial information systems such as ArcGIS and ERDAS Imagine, and develop risk-scoring models and dashboards using various data sources. Additionally, you will manage the lifecycle of business operations and policy development, ensuring compliance with enterprise-wide policies, and provide authoritative guidance on analytical findings to senior leadership. This role requires a Master's degree in data science or related field, 7+ years of experience, and expertise in data visualization and dashboard development.
Skills
Python
SQL
R
Tableau
PowerBI
ArcGIS
ERDAS_Imagine
HTML
JavaScript
Data_Visualization
Dashboards
Geospatial_Analysis
Machine_Learning
Predictive_Modeling
Risk_Scoring_Models
CI/CD
AWS
Azure
What you'll do
Develop and maintain advanced analytic models to mitigate threats.
Identify anomalous events using data science principles to provide actionable intelligence.
Define complex business needs and strategic objectives with stakeholders.
Recommend significant changes and process improvements based on data-driven insights.
Own the development of sophisticated risk-scoring models and analytics tools.
Ensure system integrity by analyzing metrics on errors, failures, and performance.
Translate quantitative analysis into clear visuals and executive-level reports.
What we're looking for
7+ years of experience in developing and maintaining analytic models and tools.
Expert knowledge in data science principles and geospatial information systems.
Ability to lead process improvement initiatives and support policy development.
Experience in data visualization, dashboard development, and technical guidance.
Master's degree in data science, statistics, or business field required.
Strong communication skills for briefing senior leadership on analytical findings.
Market check
Salary context
This
$77,600–$176,000
range sits above
26%
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 614 roles with salary data.