Senior Data Scientist

Peraton • Fort Meade, MD

1d • $146,000 - $234,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton seeks a Senior Data Scientist to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support. Location: Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will perform advanced statistical analysis, develop ML models, and conduct operational research to support cyber defense decision-making and threat characterization.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Develop and validate predictive and prescriptive analytic models
Apply statistical and ML techniques for anomaly detection and event correlation
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify operational trends
Collaborate with mission partners to translate requirements into analytic solutions
Document analytic workflows and methodologies for knowledge transfer
Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL
• Experience with ML model development and deployment
• Strong statistical analysis and hypothesis testing skills
• Experience with data visualization and reporting
• Knowledge of cyber defense operations preferred
• U.S Citizenship required
• TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Nice To Haves

• AWS/Azure certifications
• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate predictive and prescriptive analytic models
• Apply statistical and ML techniques for anomaly detection and event correlation
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify operational trends
• Collaborate with mission partners to translate requirements into analytic solutions
• Document analytic workflows and methodologies for knowledge transfer
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance

What This Job Offers

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