Data Scientist

Responsibilities

Position Overview:
Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to research, design, and implement advanced data analytics solutions to meet mission-critical objectives. The role requires an innovative mindset to optimize intelligence operations by gathering requirements, developing actionable algorithms, and providing enterprise-level analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement algorithms for pattern recognition, OPSEC automation, and intelligence data analysis.
• Develop visualization tools and reports to enable mission owners to extract actionable insights.
• Build APIs and pipelines to operationalize algorithms within enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with teams to align requirements and milestones with broader development efforts.
• Conduct advanced analytics using Apache, Hadoop, SAS, and Tableau.
• Develop machine learning algorithms for pattern detection and opportunity identification on operational data.
• Present key findings through data visualization platforms like Tableau, PowerBI, Grafana, or Kibana.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 6+ years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
• Advanced knowledge of data science toolkits such as Apache, Hadoop, and SAS.
• Proficiency in Python, R, C++, SQL, and visualization technologies.
• Experience with intelligence data (e.g., telemetry), machine learning, and advanced analytics.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.