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October 6, 2026
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Data Scientist, Junior

San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
$62K/yr - $141K/yr
Entry Level
Booz Allen Hamilton helps clients solve complex challenges through data science, analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The Junior Data Scientist will analyze structured and unstructured data, develop algorithms and predictive models, and create visualizations that help clients make informed decisions.
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Responsibilities

  • Experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages such as R, Perl, Python, SAS, or SPSS, for data analysis
  • Experience with data exploration, data mining, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, machine learning, statistics, graph algorithms, or AI
  • Knowledge of machine learning, AI, or Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Knowledge of text mining or machine learning techniques
  • Ability to leverage expertise in data gathering and analytical work
  • Ability to analyze structured and unstructured data sources
  • Ability to develop predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualizations of targeted data sources
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • 2+ years of experience in the development of algorithms leveraging R, Python, or SQL and NoSQL
  • 2+ years of experience with distributed data or computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL
  • 2+ years of experience with machine learning, AI, or NLP
  • Experience with Palantir Foundry
  • Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2
  • Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) or data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in an Analytical or Engineering field such as CS, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred; Master's degree in an Analytical or Engineering field such as CS, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering a plus

Qualification

Required

  • Experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages such as R, Perl, Python, SAS, or SPSS, for data analysis
  • Experience with data exploration, data mining, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, machine learning, statistics, graph algorithms, or AI
  • Knowledge of machine learning, AI, or Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Knowledge of text mining or machine learning techniques
  • Ability to leverage expertise in data gathering and analytical work
  • Ability to analyze structured and unstructured data sources
  • Ability to develop predictive data models, quantitative analyses, and visualizations of targeted data sources
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree

Preferred

  • 2+ years of experience in the development of algorithms leveraging R, Python, or SQL and NoSQL
  • 2+ years of experience with distributed data or computing tools, including MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, EMR, Kafka, Spark, Gurobi, or MySQL
  • 2+ years of experience with machine learning, AI, or NLP
  • Experience with Palantir Foundry
  • Experience with visualization packages, including Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2
  • Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) or data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in an Analytical or Engineering field such as CS, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred
  • Master's degree in an Analytical or Engineering field such as CS, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering a plus

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Life benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
  • Dependent care
  • Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of Booz Allen’s 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
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
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