Advanced Data Scientist and Researcher

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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 leading a mission forward as much as advancing the field of data science, this is the opportunity for you. Your deep analytics, data science, and consulting 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 lead complex data exploration and analytics projects through your experience with data solutions, operationalizing models, containerization, data architecture, and cloud computing on data analytics platforms used by the Department of Defense.

As an advanced data scientist and researcher on our National Security team, you’ll introduce innovative data analytics and AI methodologies to make a real-world impact on resiliency projects, change the world, and protect our Service members. You’ll share your skills in data science and AI and shape the future of analytics through a variety of means, such as peer-reviewed papers and major conference presentations.

You will apply expert understanding of social science disciplines, research methodology, and statistics to investigate, analyze, and evaluate warfighter readiness and resiliency policies, programs, and procedures. In addition, you will apply specific functional knowledge, including working and general industry knowledge, leading solutions, and working independently on a variety of Department of Defense problems of complex scope in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for reviewing or guiding the activities of more junior employees.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience conducting social science, public health, and readiness research supporting the DoD initiatives
• 10+ years of experience creating verbal and written communication products for non-technical clients, including research reports, briefing decks, and information papers
• 10+ years of experience interpreting statistical findings and presenting data and research results to non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of research methodology, including qualitative methods, quantitative methods, and statistics
• Knowledge of workplace climate indicators that contribute to warfighter readiness
• Secret clearance
• Doctorate degree in Social Science

Nice If You Have:

• Experience applying public health and social science research in a military setting
• Knowledge of multivariate statistical methods, including logistic regression, multivariate regression, or multilevel modeling
• Ability to leverage quantitative methodology to shape research questions and data models
• Ability to operationalize key research concepts
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment

Clearance:

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

Compensation

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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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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.

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Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.