Data Scientist and Automation Engineer, Senior

Do you thrive in a missiondriven environment where modern analytics, intelligent automation, and secure data engineering directly enhance Navy readiness and operational effectiveness? We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist and Automation Engineer to support the Navy records management mission by designing advanced data workflows, scalable analytics solutions, and automated pipelines that strengthen data reliability and accelerate digital transformation.

In this role, you will apply deep experience in data science, scripting, and automation, including tools such as Python, PowerShell, and SQL, to modernize enterprise data processes, refactor legacy scripts, and implement secure, highperformance solutions that enable largescale records management modernization. You will collaborate closely with program managers, developers, and Navy stakeholders to analyze requirements, improve data workflows, build predictive and descriptive analytics, and ensure automation aligns with compliance and security standards.

You understand that data scientists and automation engineers are central to mission success, integrating disparate data sources, applying advanced analytics, optimizing data movement, and building maintainable, resilient tools that improve decisionmaking across the enterprise. You will process massive datasets,validatescripts and applications throughPester testing, builddatadriveninsights, develop automation pipelines, and contribute to Agile delivery across multiple modernization initiatives.Your work will directly improve program effectiveness, accelerate digital transformation, and help the Navyestablishmaintainable, efficient, and secure automation capabilities.

• 10+ years of experience with data science, advanced analytics, or largescale data engineering within mission environments such as the DoD
• 10+ years of experience developing automation and analytics solutions using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience processing large data sets, optimizing ETL or ELT pipelines, and applying statistical or machine learning methods to missioncritical workflows
• Experience building and validating automation or analytics scripts with testing frameworks such as Pester or PyTest
• Experience implementing secure coding practices, rolebased access, and compliancealigned automation
• Experience supporting Agile delivery, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and crossfunctional collaboration
• Ability to modernize legacy scripts or codebases for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Ability to design and implement datadriven dashboards, data quality checks, workflow improvements, and process automation tools
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Navy enterprise systems or records management modernization initiatives
• Experience as a data scientist,utilizingadvanced dataanalyticsacross a larger enterprise environment
• Experienceimplementing or supportingCI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and automated test frameworks
• Experience withPython, R, ML, or AI analytics workflowssupporting datadriven decisionmaking
• Experience with data cataloging, retention, archival, or metadata enrichment
• Experience building automation linked to M365, SharePoint, or Power Platform ecosystems
• Experience withAzure automation, GitHub Actions, or hybrid cloud scripting solutions
• Top Secretclearance
• Master’sdegree
• MSFT Power Platform Certifications

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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 $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

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.

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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.