Tips for Building a Data Science Capability

BOOZ ALLEN TALENT MANAGEMENT MODEL
Who You Need
Key Benefits:
+ + Identify the data science talent that will
generate the most value
+ + Rapidly define data science talent needs
+ + Select talent based on legally defensible
and scientifically valid data
Job Analysis identifies key content in terms of activities and tasks
involved and attributes required to successfully perform in a given job,
role, or position
Competency Framework encapsulates knowledge, skills and abilities
for successful job performance
Targeted Position Descriptions define and differentiate the primary
job responsibilities for a specific role within the organization
Hiring Criteria and Assessments identify candidates with the
essential ability, technical skills, and personality traits necessary for
successful job performance
Where You Need Them
Key Benefits:
+ + Connect business goals to data science
talent requirements
+ + Shape the data science workforce of
the future
+ + Mitigate talent risks before there is a
business impact
Workforce Modeling defines the type and amount of work within an
organization with respect to the available talent supply and demand
Workforce Design describes the composition of the workforce and
how work should be distributed across existing capabilities
Workforce Needs Assessment identifies and quantifies the need and/
or prevalence of desired skills or competencies to be obtained
How You Keep Them
Key Benefits:
+ + Reduce costly turnover in hard-to-find
data science positions
+ + Improve data scientists’ job satisfaction
and engagement
+ + Motivate and grow data science talent
Career Paths/Matrix defines growth trajectories and transition points
for personnel within the context of the organization’s business
objectives
Training and Course Development creates developmental learning
opportunities to build new capabilities among junior talent and
strengthen existing skill sets among senior talent
Retention Strategies provide organizations with the reward structure
and environmental factors to keep employees engaged and motivated
Organization and Team Building helps clients further develop
leadership skills and team dynamics to accelerate
34 | THE BOOZ ALLEN DATA SCIENCE TALENT MANAGEMENT MODEL