Climate Data Scientist

Climate Data ScientistThe Opportunity:As an analytics professional, 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. If you care about moving a mission forward as much as advancing the field of data science, this is the opportunity for you. Your climate and weather data science knowledge and consulting expertise, coupled with an original approach to your work, will help clients and stakeholders make sense of their data and encourage actionable results. We’re looking for someone like you to steer complex data exploration and analytics projects through your experience with operationalizing climate models, containerization, data architecture, and cloud computing platforms for climate initiatives.As an advanced data scientist and researcher on our Strategic Innovation team, you’ll learn and apply innovative data and research methodologies to make a real-world impact on climate science. You’ll grow your skills in data science and predictive modeling, and shape the future of analytics through a variety of means like peer-reviewed papers, major conference presentations, and code submissions.We’ll keep you sharp and moving forward in your career, with access to online courses, the latest tools and methods, and opportunities to develop industry-facing publications and presentations. Whether you’re using AI to impact the climate or providing better services to the public, you’ll collaborate with a team that serves critical missions from end to end.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:• 5+ years of experience with translating climate and weather data to inform operational impacts and technological solutions• 3+ years of experience with leading research and evaluations related to climate change• Experience with R or python applications and dashboards• Experience with geospatial analysis, Arc-GIS or open sources GIS tools• Experience in developing and leading innovative approaches to new areas of work• Experience with blending physical information with statistics to account for uncertainties in model and data• Experience with reviewing, understanding, and explaining climatic change across a range of phenomena and regions• Ability to obtain a security clearance• Doctorate degree in Climate Science or Environmental ScienceNice If You Have:• Experience with leading small to medium-sized project teams with minimal supervision• Experience in leadership, strategic thinking, relationship-building, and management skills• Ability to manage a schedule and workload, and work simultaneously on multiple projects• Ability to communicate with technical experts and non-technical audiencesClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Create Your Career:Grow With UsYour growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.A Place Where You BelongDiverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.Support Your Well-BeingOur comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.Your Candidate JourneyAt Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.CompensationAt 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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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.Work ModelOur 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.EEO CommitmentWe’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.