Senior Data Scientist

Peraton • Fort Meade, MD

23h • $146,000 - $234,000

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.

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree