Data Scientist, Senior

Data Scientist, Senior

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 leadership skills and data science expertise to create real-world impact. You’ll work closely with 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 lead the development of AI and machine learning algorithms and provide technical support towards the delivery of next-generation AI capabilities in the area of healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. You’ll guide teammates and lead the development of algorithms and systems. You’ll use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to advise your clients as they make informed decisions. Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used.  

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:   

• 8+ years of experience in data science, developing predictive data models, performing quantitative analysis, creating visualizations, and processing complex data to create data-driven insights   

• 5+ years of experience developing AI, machine learning models, and quantitative analyses and visualization of targeted data sources

• 3+ years of experience with AI and machine learning for healthcare fraud detection

• Experience with using healthcare claim data to develop and sustain operational data pipelines supporting AI and machine learning model building

• Experience in the development of model algorithms leveraging Python, Spark, and SQL

• Experience with implementing end-to-end machine learning workflows from data prep to deployment and evaluation

• Experience with visualization packages, including Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2 

• Master's degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with distributed data and computing tools, including Databrick, Spark, or Scala 

• Experience with web scraping and analyzing unstructured data

• Experience with graph analysis and map visualizations

• Experience with software coding using C++ or Java

• Experience with federal consulting

• Ability to showcase peer reviewed publications related to AI or machine learning

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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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Work Model
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.