Data Collection Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Booz Allen Hamilton scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Opportunity:
As a Data Collection Engineer and Program Manager, collecting and organizing data can yield pivotal insights when gathered from disparate sources. We need an intellectual like you to help our Navy client find answers and make a positive impact on important unmanned maritime missions.
As a data collection engineer at Booz Allen, you will collect and organize the data on leading edge unmanned capabilities. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of Navy operators and officers, engineers, autonomy, and Navy test subject matter experts, analysts, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will learn skills by merging systems engineering, test and evaluation, and cybersecurity data to create organized, comprehensive data repositories that will inform senior programmatic decisions leading to future acquisitions.
How You’ll Contribute:
- Use your technical knowledge and analytical mindset to support client and stakeholder relationships.
- Generate cross-functional solutions through collection, interpretation, evaluation, and analysis of large data sets.
- Apply communication skills and data analytics experience by providing timely, easy to understand, and well-organized reports for various clients.
- Help establish quantitative and qualitative metrics and key performance indicators to drive technical outcomes.
- Apply data visualization through different formats such as graphs, tables, and PowerPoint slides.
Work with us to help drive large-scale business and process decisions through data insights. This position is located in Port Hueneme, CA.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 2+ years of experience supporting data analysis and collection of U.S. Navy systems, commercial maritime systems, or unmanned systems
- Knowledge of shipboard and maritime safety regulations
- Ability to get underway and go to sea for up to two weeks at a time
- Ability to participate in safety briefs such as pre-underway safety briefs
- Ability to prepare metallurgical samples for failure analysis investigation
- Ability to participate in at-sea and shoreside data collection events
- Ability to prepare standard reports on failed components and assist in recommending corrective actions
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with data collection in either a Test and Evaluation (T&E) setting or a vehicle maintenance setting
- Experience with Unmanned Maritimes Systems such as Unmanned Surface Vessels, Unmanned Undersea Vessels, Remotely Operated Vessels, or Sea Gliders
- Possession of strong organizational skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At 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 $55,300.00 to $126,000.00 (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.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
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.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.