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

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $153k
This role $162k
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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 like fraud detection and cancer research. You will work closely with clients to identify their specific needs, guide teammates, and lead the development of algorithms and systems within data-rich environments. Your daily responsibilities include developing, sustaining, and monitoring operational data pipelines that support multiple formats and interfaces. To succeed in this role, you must possess expertise in SQL or NoSQL databases, cloud architectures, and programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java. You will also utilize APIs to query systems and migrate data. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and involves solving technical problems related to IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Virginia?

Median $145200 from 75 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Analyze complex structured and unstructured datasets to provide actionable insights for clients.
  • Lead the development of machine learning algorithms and data systems.
  • Develop, sustain, and monitor operational data pipelines supporting multiple formats and interfaces.
  • Use SQL, NoSQL, and cloud architectures to manage and query large datasets.
  • Leverage APIs to query systems and migrate data across various platforms.
  • Translate complex technical findings into clear information to guide client decision-making.
  • Mentor team members and provide leadership in data science projects.

What we're looking for

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
  • A high school diploma and 18+ years of experience in data science are acceptable.
  • A Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience in data science are acceptable.
  • A Master's degree and 13+ years of experience in data science are acceptable.
  • Experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases and cloud architectures is required.
  • Experience leveraging APIs to query systems and migrate data is required.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java is required.
  • Experience developing, sustaining, and monitoring operational data pipelines for multiple formats is required.

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