Senior Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

Confirmed live 2 days ago Low trust
Closes tomorrow

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DCMcLean, VA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted
88 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 12, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $153k
This role $162k
$84k most similar roles pay here $240k

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 across various sectors. You will work closely with clients to identify their needs, lead the development of algorithms and systems, and guide teammates through the process of turning disparate data points into objective answers. Your daily responsibilities include building ETL pipelines, querying APIs, cleaning data, and creating schemas for storage. The role requires proficiency in Python or R, SQL, NoSQL, and version control tools like Git. You will utilize machine learning, predictive modeling, and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Keras. Additionally, you will use visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI to provide a deep understanding of data for informed decision-making.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?

Median $145200 from 75 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and lead the creation of machine learning algorithms and automated analytic software.
  • Build ETL pipelines including API querying, data cleaning, and schema creation for storage.
  • Translate complex, disparate datasets into actionable insights to advise clients on informed decisions.
  • Design and implement predictive modeling and statistical analysis techniques.
  • Create data visualizations using tools such as Kibana, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Integrate and extend free/open-source software (FOSS) or COTS products to meet client needs.
  • Guide teammates and lead the development of technical systems in data-rich environments.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
  • 7+ years of experience using data science programming languages such as Python or R.
  • Experience creating ETL pipelines, including querying APIs, cleaning data, and creating storage schemas.
  • Experience with version control tools like Git, GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning methods.
  • Ability to design automated analytic software and integrate free/open-source or COTS products.
  • Ability to generate data visualizations using tools such as Kibana, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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