Data Scientist Senior

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$135,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

The intelligence community generates more data than any analyst can process alone — and that's exactly the problem Peraton is looking to solve. We're seeking a Data Scientist to join USCYBERCOM J2 at Fort Meade, MD, building the AI tools, ML systems, and predictive analytics capabilities that turn raw data into decision-ready intelligence. In this role, you won't just analyze data — you'll engineer the systems that make analysis faster, smarter, and more scalable. From recommendation engines and automated lead scoring to Multi-INT analytics and large-scale data fusion, your work will directly expand what USCYBERCOM's analysts can see and act on. If you're a data scientist who wants your models to matter at the national security level, this is the role for you.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BS or 6 years with AS/AA or 3 years with PhD
Working knowledge of data science methodologies, machine learning, and IC/DoD classification guidelines
Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and data products
Proficiency in data science languages: R and/or Python
Experience with data visualization tools: Microsoft Power BI and Tableau
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, R, Python, and SQL in an intelligence or national security context
Background in large data Multi-INT analytics, machine learning, or automated predictive analytics
Experience managing and merging disparate data sources across classification domains
Familiarity with statistical analysis methodologies and data mining algorithms
Knowledge of IC data standards and intelligence community data architectures
12+ years of relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
Master's degree in a related field — or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)

Responsibilities

Conduct data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis in support of USCYBERCOM J2 intelligence operations
Use scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products that enable more informed analytic decisions
Proactively retrieve and analyze information from diverse sources to deepen understanding of complex data sets
Build AI tools that automate intelligence processes and develop ML-based systems such as recommendation engines and automated lead scoring systems
Perform statistical analysis, apply data mining techniques, and build high-quality prediction systems
Develop and update data visualizations using Power BI and Tableau
Manage and merge disparate data sources using R, Python, or SQL
Apply expertise in large data Multi-INT analytics, machine learning, and automated predictive analytics
Collaborate with Data Analysts and Collection Managers to identify tool development needs and prioritize capability gaps
Author and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives