Ontology Data Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$77,600–$176,000 / yr
Posted
30 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 9, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $127k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$196,337 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $162k 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.

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TL;DR · Ontology Data Scientist

As an Ontology Data Scientist, you will join the data science team to transform complex structured and unstructured datasets into actionable information using advanced analytics, statistics, and coding. You will collaborate closely with clients to identify their specific needs, then develop algorithms and systems to turn disparate data points into objective answers for decision-making. Your daily work involves managing data integrity, governance, and strategy while building applications and workflows. The role requires proficiency in Palantir Foundry, Palantir Foundry AIP, Maven Smart Systems, Data Connections, Code Repos, and Pipeline Builder. You may also utilize SQL, Databricks, and Python for data engineering tasks. This position focuses on solving complex problems within the domains of fraud detection, cancer research, and national intelligence by leveraging IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to uncover insights from massive datasets.

What you'll do

  • Analyze complex structured and unstructured datasets to provide actionable insights for clients.
  • Develop algorithms and systems using various tools and frameworks to solve data problems.
  • Transform disparate data points into objective answers to support informed decision-making.
  • Build applications and workflows within the Palantir Foundry environment.
  • Manage data ingestion and transformation using Data Connections, Code Repos, or Pipeline Builder.
  • Perform data visualization, governance, and integrity management to ensure high-quality information.
  • Synthesize complex results into presentations for product owners and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in a data science role.
  • 2+ years of experience with Palantir Foundry and Palantir Foundry AIP for application development.
  • 2+ years of experience with Maven Smart Systems.
  • 2+ years of experience with data connections, Code Repos, or Pipeline Builder for ingestion and transformation.
  • 2+ years of experience with Foundry application and workflow development in Workshop and Ontology Manager.
  • 2+ years of experience analyzing or managing data, including visualization, governance, strategy, policy, integrity, or engineering.
  • Secret clearance is required.
  • Bachelor's degree and AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification are required.

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