Senior Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Alexandria, VA
Salary: $99,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted: 65 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 6, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Data Scientist

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As a Data Scientist, Senior, you will join the team to unlock insights from complex structured and unstructured data sets involving IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. You will work closely with clients to identify their specific needs, guide teammates, and lead the development of algorithms and systems that turn disparate data points into objective answers for informed decision-making. Your daily responsibilities include performing quantitative analysis, developing visualizations, and processing complex information to solve problems in areas like fraud detection and cancer research. You will utilize Python for data cleaning and manipulation while working with JSON, XML, and geospatial file formats. The role requires expertise in math, statistics, and techniques such as classification, regression, clustering, and causal modeling. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and experience with NLP algorithms or computer vision.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?

Median $145200 from 75 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Python NLP Computer Vision JSON XML Statistics Regression Clustering Quantitative Analysis Causal Modeling Data Cleaning

What you'll do

Analyze complex structured and unstructured datasets to provide actionable insights for clients.
Develop algorithms and systems using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.
Perform quantitative analysis and create visualizations to support data-driven decision making.
Clean and manipulate large datasets using Python and other relevant programming languages.
Process diverse file formats including JSON, XML, and geospatial data types.
Lead the development of technical projects and provide guidance to team members.
Translate complex data findings into clear explanations for clients to inform their decisions.

What we're looking for

Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
High school diploma and 10+ years of experience with data science.
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience with data science.
Master's degree and 5+ years of experience with data science.
Experience working with AI/ML technologies and data systems.
Experience processing various file types including geospatial formats, JSON, and XML.
Proficiency in Python for data cleaning and manipulation.
Experience performing quantitative analysis and developing visualizations to create data-driven insights.

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