Data Scientist, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
50 days ago
Closes
Jul 16, 2026

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This role $162k
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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $171k 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 375 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Data Scientist, Senior

As a Senior Data Scientist on the Navy team, you will lead complex data exploration and analytics projects using Python and advanced machine learning techniques to develop decision support tools for the Department of Defense. Your daily tasks include creating predictive models, performing quantitative analyses, and visualizing targeted data sources while applying innovative methodologies such as clustering, topic modeling, and natural language processing. You must have 5+ years of experience in statistical programming languages, ETL pipeline development, and AI/ML project management, along with a Secret clearance and relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+. Experience in Science and Technology forecasting, network analysis, and bibliometric studies is highly desirable for this role that impacts critical defense missions.

What you'll do

  • Develop predictive data models using Python and machine learning techniques.
  • Analyze structured and unstructured data to extract meaningful insights for decision support.
  • Implement clustering, topic modeling, and natural language processing for complex datasets.
  • Create and manage AI/ML projects aligned with business needs in DoD environments.
  • Validate models to ensure they are generalizable across different scenarios.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in statistical programming languages for data analysis.
  • Expertise in developing predictive models, quantitative analyses, and visualizations.
  • Experience with clustering, topic modeling, and natural language processing.
  • Proficient in Python, ETL pipelines, and AI/ML project management.
  • Ability to validate models and ensure their generalizability.
  • Secret clearance and Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.

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