Data Scientist, Senior

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Data Scientist, Senior The Opportunity As a senior analytics professional, you will lead analytic development, guide multi?disciplinary teams, and shape the data strategy behind mission modernization. Working and leading other data scientist, you will architect end?to?end analytic workflows—data engineering, modeling, validation, cloud deployment—and translate mission needs into executable technical solutions. You’ll design models that quantify system behavior, integrate multi?INT and geospatial datasets, and implement AI / ML solutions optimized for real?time operational use. You will ingest APIs, building statistical baselines and identifying deviations. You will oversee and provide techniques in the use of tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, FADE / MIST, and Jema. You will partner with agencies and teams to ensure analytic outputs match mission timelines and technical rigor, consistent with the advanced expectations for senior data scientists. You will also contribute to technical approaches and modernization roadmaps that tie directly into mission requirements. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have Experience in data science, machine learning, or large?scale distributed analytics Experience with geospatial analytics, multi?INT fusion, or space?system data integration Experience developing, validating, and operationalizing AI / ML models, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit?learn Experience with distributed compute frameworks, such as Databricks and Spark, for high?volume mission data Experience integrating models into production or mission?critical workflows, including real?time analytics Experience with cloud?native AI / ML platforms such as AWS SageMaker and Azure ML Ability to lead analytic teams and mentor junior analysts or data scientists Ability to define analytic CONOPs, translate mission objectives into model requirements, and drive technical execution, and contribute to or lead WBS, RACI, BOE inputs, and enterprise?level technical approaches Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have Experience leading IC or DoD analytics for CCMDs or related mission partners Experience designing or governing enterprise?level data architectures, catalogs, or met adata frameworks Experience with operator?facing systems such as JEMA, FADE / MIST, or mission?system modeling tools Experience developing modeling strategies for MTI, ISR, EW, or space?domain mission data TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer Certification Azure Data Scientist Asso cia te Certification AWS Certified Machine Learning – Spe cia lty Certification TensorFlow Developer Certification 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. 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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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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