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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist, Lead - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,800.0 - $257,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Big Data, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Fraud Prevention and Detection, Github, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Gitlab, Data Analytics - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d422e2208655af55 ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience in data science or data analytics * Experience in Python and with using data science languages and tools, including Git, GitLab, or GitHub, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS * Experience designing, testing, and validating the quality of the data and data processes, and analyzing and reporting results with actionable insights * Experience in finding and designing new approaches to handling, analyzing, and using large volumes of data sets * Experience solving complex data and storage issues, such as issues with data handling, search, and retention * Experience designing improved data search processes and utilizing big data technologies * Knowledge of data science models to analyze large amounts of data and create valuable insights * Ability to lead or design ML, statistical analysis, and data analysis tasks * Top Secret clearance * HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: * Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree a plus * Program Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. ## Description 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 (ML), 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 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 a seasoned data scientist like 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 guide and mentor your team as you oversee 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. As a technical leader, you'll identify new opportunities to use data science solutions to help your clients meet their toughest challenges. 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