Data Scientist, Senior

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

Are you excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by the IoT or advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence? In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open up new opportunities. As a data scientist, you can 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 — you know the answers are in the data.

We have an opportunity for you to use your analytical skills to improve the intelligence community. You’ll work closely with your customer to understand their questions and needs, before delving into their datarich environment to find the pieces of their information puzzle. You’ll focus on building scalable data pipelines and analytic platforms to extract insights from data, leveraging open source tools and managed cloud services. You will work with a crossfunctional team of data scientists, software engineers, and subject matter experts to develop enterprisegrade analytic capabilities. Join us as we use data science for good in support of the global intelligence mission.

Empower change with us.

You Have:

• Experience with using programming languages, including Python, R, or Java to manipulate and analyze data
• Knowledge of the analytics maturity model, data strategy, and data governance
  Ability to use SQL to conduct complex database queries
• Ability to display business judgment in anticipating client or project needs and developing alternative solutions
• Ability to be a selfstarter and use initiative to present complex information to nontechnical audiences
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree 

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with implementing data strategy and data governance practices
• Knowledge of natural language processing techniques
  Knowledge of commercial cloud services used by the IC
  Ability to create pivot tables, formulas, and macros and data models using Microsoft Excel and VBA 
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating information to a senior executive audience
• Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Data Analytics, or a relatedtechnical field

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 is required.

Build Your Career:

At Booz Allen, we know the power of analytics and we’re dedicated to helping you grow as a data analysis professional. When you join Booz Allen, you’ll have the chance to:

• access online and onsite training in data analysis and presentation methodologies, and tools like Hortonworks, Docker, Tableau, and Splunk
• change the world with the Data Science Bowl—the world’s premier data science for social good competition
• participate in partnerships with data science leaders, like our partnership with NVIDIA to deliver Deep Learning Institute (DLI) training to the federal government