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Data Scientist

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USD 77,600–176,000/year — pay source
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement
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Citizens onlyTS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required

What you’ll work on

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  • You’ll work closely with your clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle.

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As a data scientist, 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. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence—we need you to help find the answers in the data. On our team, you’ll use your analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with your clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll develop algorithms and systems and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to help clients make informed decisions. Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used. Work with us as we use data science for good.
Education & alternatives
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph - Bachelor’s degree Nice If You Have:
- Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2 - Master’s degree Clearance:
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How this job compares

Pay

In line with similar jobs

$77.6K–$176K against $118K–$194K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.

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Time since we first saw it

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Early. Similar jobs usually come down between day 7 and day 57.

At Booz Allen Hamilton, jobs usually come down by about day 34.

From 10,559 similar postings that came down, and 575 of Booz Allen Hamilton’s. Coming down is not always a hire.

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220 open jobs

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  • 13% of open jobs were reposted
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  • Spark
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Nice If You Have: - 2+ years of experience in the development of algorithms leveraging R, Python, or SQL and NoSQL - 2+ years of experience with distributed data or computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL
- 2+ years of experience in the development of algorithms leveraging R, Python, or SQL and NoSQL - 2+ years of experience with distributed data or computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL - 2+ years of experience with Machine Learning, AI, or NLP
- 2+ years of experience with Machine Learning, AI, or NLP - Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2 - Master’s degree

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Has Booz Allen Hamilton posted this job before?

Yes. We’ve followed 23 other Data Scientist jobs there since October 2026. 7 came down, usually after about 4 days. 16 are still up.

  1. AlbuquerqueCame down after 4 days, first seen Oct 30
  2. ArlingtonStill up after 9 days, first seen Oct 30
  3. ArlingtonStill up after 8 days, first seen Oct 30
  4. WashingtonStill up after 8 days, first seen Oct 30
  5. McleanStill up after 5 days, first seen Nov 2
  6. ArlingtonStill up after 5 days, first seen Nov 2
  7. ChantillyCame down after 2 days, first seen Nov 3
  8. ArlingtonStill up after 1 day, first seen Nov 7
  9. This jobUp 1 day so far, first seen Nov 7

If this one keeps the same pace, it may come down around November 11.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

People
About 31,500 in 2026, down 12% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
Company
Listed as BAH.

Demand for Data Scientist roles

New Data Scientist postings at the employers we follow are down 3% over the last 5 weeks compared with the 5 before.

Weekly new Data Scientist postings at the same employers, from the week of August 17 to the week of October 26. The fewest in a week was 1,411, the most 2,973, and the latest week had 1,815.
August 17Last week

Each bar is one week of new postings. The darkest bars are the last 5 weeks.

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About the role

We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.

Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.

Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.

Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.

US government figures for data scientists

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$120,230
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
34.6% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-2051.

Job description

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Data Scientist

The Opportunity:

As a data scientist, 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. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful information to solve global challenges. Across private and public sectors—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence—we need you to help find the answers in the data. 


On our team, you’ll use your analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with your clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll develop algorithms and systems and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to help clients make informed decisions. Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used.  


Work with us as we use data science for good.


What You’ll Work On:

  • Design and configure SharePoint workflows that streamline business processes from document review and approval to records management and content lifecycle operations.
  • Manage SharePoint sites, libraries, and permissions to ensure appropriate accesses and controls and security compliance. 
  • Manage SharePoint sites, configuring permissions and access controls, and ensuring sites aligned with organizational standards and security requirements.
  • Create and maintain site templates that promote consistency across the organization, implement retention policies that comply with records management requirements, and coordinate with IT staff on system updates and technical issues.
  • Design and implement metadata schemas, content types, and navigation structures that enable effective information discovery and retrieval.
  • Establish and enforce naming contentions, folder structures, and access controls for network shared drives.
  • Implement cleanup initiatives that remove redundant or obsolete content from shared network resources and develop governance frameworks that guide appropriate use of shared drives versus SharePoint based on content types and collaboration needs.
  • Implement version control procedures across both SharePoint and shared drives that maintain document history and support audit requirements.
  • Assist in configuring retention policies and lifecycle management rules that ensure compliance with organizational records management standards.
  • Establish procedures for archiving and preserving important content while removing expired materials. 
  • Ensure SharePoint sites and shared drives comply with classification requirements and information security policies.
  • Conduct periodic access reviews and permission audits to verify appropriate access controls.
  • Implement data loss prevention measures and monitor for security incidents or policy violations across both environments. 
  • Evaluate new SharePoint capabilities and features for potential organizational application.
  • Develop strategies for reducing reliance on legacy shared drive structures in favor of modern SharePoint collaboration approaches.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance user experience and information management effectiveness through platform optimization and feature adoption.  
  • Establish process to capture and preserve institutional knowledge across operational cycles.
  • Develop standard operating procedures for knowledge management processes, train new personnel on workflow procedures, promote adoption of best practices across the organization, and manage transitions when implementing new tools or processes.

Join us. The world can’t wait.


You Have:   

  • 2+ years of experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining 
  • 2+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis 
  • Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources  
  • Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualization of targeted data sources 
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph  
  • Bachelor’s degree 

Nice If You Have:   

  • 2+ years of experience in the development of algorithms leveraging R, Python, or SQL and NoSQL 
  • 2+ years of experience with distributed data or computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL 
  • 2+ years of experience with Machine Learning, AI, or NLP 
  • Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2 
  • Master’s degree  

Clearance:  

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.  

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.


Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. - Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. - Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. - Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
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