Job Specifications
About Peraton
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.
Program Overview
About The Role
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Junior or Mid-Level Data Scientist to support Scientific & Technical Intelligence (S&TI) and acquisition-focused missions. This role involves applying data science methods, including data engineering, mining, statistical modeling, and machine learning-to analyze complex datasets and deliver actionable insights. The ideal candidate will create automation tools, build predictive models, and produce visual and narrative products that enable more informed analytic decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct data mining, engineering, exploratory and predictive analysis to support S&TI and acquisition needs.
Use machine learning and statistical techniques to develop tools such as recommendation engines, automated scoring systems, and predictive models.
Translate complex operational and analytic processes into machine-readable, automated systems.
Create visual, written, and verbal products that convey analytic findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Design and maintain dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI and Tableau.
Retrieve and integrate data from multiple sources and formats using Python, R, or SQL.
Collaborate closely with analytic methodologists and technical staff to support the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions into operational workflows.
Qualifications
0 years with BS/BA; 4 years no degree
Required Qualifications:
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Experience with machine learning, statistical analysis, and data mining techniques.
Familiarity with large-scale Multi-INT datasets and intelligence-driven analytics.
Strong communication skills with the ability to develop compelling data stories through written, verbal, and visual means.
TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a poly
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
Background in S&TI or acquisition-focused analytics.
Demonstrated success developing AI/ML tools for operational use.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
About the Company
Do the can't be done.
At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique...
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