Game Designer at 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States — Washington, DC

Game DesignerThe Opportunity:

As a game designer, 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. In an increasingly connected world, massive amounts of structured and unstructured data open new opportunities. As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help 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 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 teammates and lead 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. Ultimately, you’ll provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, or data mining
• Experience in Modeling and Simulation environments and with game design
• Experience with scripting or automation using the C++ programming language
• Experience developing predictive data models, quantitative analyses, visualization of targeted data sources, and solutions to complex problems
• Experience with commercial tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Discourse, Overleaf, GitLab, GitLab Runners, Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube, Ansys products, Teamwork Cloud, MATLAB, Fortify, McAfee ePO, Splunk, or Nessus
• Ability to communicate succinctly at the strategic-level to senior leaders while maintaining technical credibility under scrutiny
• Ability to participate in code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and team meetings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform requirements into technical solutions
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience in game design or development, or Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in game design or development, or Master's degree and 2+ years of experience in game design or development

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis and analyzing structured and unstructured data sources
• Experience supporting Department of Defense operations, and Joint Staff, Service Component, or Combatant Command operations and activities
• Experience working in a joint operational environment and with the interagency
• Experience with serious games
• Knowledge of game engines
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Master's degree in a related field

Clearance:

Compensation

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• 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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