Data Scientist

Data Scientist

The Opportunity:

As an analytics professional, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you’re fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.  If you care about moving a mission forward as much as advancing the field of data science, this is the opportunity for you. Your deep data science and machine learning expertise, coupled with an original approach to your work, will guide clients and stakeholders as they make sense of their data and encourage actionable results. We’re looking for someone like you to land and lead complex data exploration and analytics projects through your experience with machine learning development and deployment for the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. 

As an advanced data scientist and researcher on our AI team, you’ll learn and apply innovative AI and data science methodologies and deployment techniques to make a real-world impact on the mission of our civilian clients   You’ll grow your skills in data science, and machine learning operationalization process, and shape the future of analytics through a variety of means like white papers, client presentations, and client interactions.

We’ll keep you sharp and moving forward in your career, with access to online courses, and the latest tools and methods. Whether you’re using AI to find fraud or noncompliance, obtain operational efficiencies, improve citizen experience, or help other mission needs, you’ll guide a team that serves critical missions from end to end.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with data science using open-source tools, including R or Python
• Experience with creating models using machine learning techniques intended for operational decisions
• Experience working with and presenting to non-technical personnel
• Experience with persuading stakeholders to take different courses of action
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with the full life cycle of machine learning development and deployment, including gathering requirements, identifying data, preparing data, building, validating, and using deployable predictive models with the usage having tangible results
• Experience with developing predictive models around fraud, risk, or rare events
• Experience with Databricks or cloud AI environments
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum processes
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client. 

Create Your Career: 

Grow With Us 
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms. 

A Place Where You Belong 
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home. 

Your Candidate Journey 
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. O