Data Scientist (Full-Time)
A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist Consultant at Booz Allen:
Data is a gold mine if you know how to read it. Do you?
- Leverage knowledge of Cloud computing technologies as part of the data science team
- Work in conjunction with industry-leading Cloud computing technologists and develop machine learning, data mining, and statistical and graph-based algorithms designed to analyze massive datasets
- Apply knowledge of and experience with Cloud technologies, partner with Cloud technologists, and ensure proper implementation and usage of the algorithms
Example: Work with a large financial government agency to save billions in tax fraud. Help a domestic intelligence agency reduce auto theft. Adapt mathematical and predictive models to deliver healthcare insights.
These positions can be in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, or other key Booz Allen sites throughout the nation.
You Have:
- Experience with machine learning, data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms in an academic environment or internship
- Ability to show excellent data gathering, analytical, and problem-solving expertise
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Scheduled to obtain a BS degree in Winter 2019 or Spring/Summer 2020
Nice if You Have:
- Experience with using R, Perl, Python, SAS, or SPSS for the analysis of data
- Knowledge of an object–oriented language, including Java, C++, C#, or Python
- Knowledge of Hadoop, MapReduce, or HDFS
- Pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field preferred; pursuing an MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field a plus
We seek exceptional candidates from a variety of schools and programs. Individuals who are highly capable of developing insight and advice for our clients, but also highly motivated to work with our clients to help implement the solutions we develop. If you are interested in applying, please apply on your school’s career site as well as create a profile here:https://bah.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BAH_Jobs/job/USA-VA-McLean-8285-Greensboro-Dr-Booz/University---Data-Scientist-Consultant_R0066388
Security Clearance Eligibility:
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
About Booz Allen:
At Booz Allen, we’re empowering people to change the world—starting with you.
On our team, you’ll enhance the security, economic well-being, health, and safety of people at home and around the globe. We’re setting (and raising) the bar in analytics, consulting, cyber, digital solutions, and engineering & science. We do it by finding the brightest minds and giving them a place to collaborate, take risks, and get even brighter.
Our focus on people isn’t corporate jargon: it’s essential to our success. It’s the reason Fortune, Forbes, Corporate Equality Index, and other organizations have consistently rated us a best place to work. And it’s how we’re going to leave the world better than we found it. Because products alone can’t create progress—but people can. And our people do.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
We are proud of our diverse environment, EOE, M/F/Disability/Vet