Data Scientist

Peraton • Washington, DC

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PowerBI, Grafana, or Kibana.

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.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior