Data Scientist & Graph Analytics Engineer — TS/SCI

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Data Science Specialist to support advanced analytics and data modeling across medium to large datasets in a high-security, cloud-based environment. You will emphasize data cleaning, visualization, and Neo4j graph database solutions using Python or Java.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain thorough documentation, and apply modern development practices, including Docker and Agile methodologies, to deliver actionable insights and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with relevant Polygraph.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated experience cleaning, visualizing medium to large data sets.
• Knowledge of and experience with Neo4j Graph database technologies and cypher query language
• Experience developing at least 1 or more programming languages, like Python, Java
• Understanding of Cloud infrastructure in High security environment (classified)
• Experience operating with modern software virtualization tools, like Docker,
• Desired: Agile development frameworks
• Desired: Experience visualizing data in Tableau

Responsibilities

• Clean and preprocess medium to large datasets to ensure accuracy, usability, and reliability.
• Visualize and analyze data using appropriate tools and statistical/analytical methods.
• Develop Neo4j graph database solutions, including:<ul><li>Writing efficient Cypher queries</li><li>Modeling relationships and graph structures to support analytics/use cases</li></ul>
• Develop software components in at least one programming language (e.g., Python or Java).
• Work within cloud infrastructure in a high-security environment (classified), following security and compliance requirements.
• Use software virtualization tools such as Docker to support reproducible development and deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver analytics outcomes and operational improvements.
• Maintain documentation for datasets, queries, visualizations, and developed solutions.
• (Desired) Contribute within Agile development frameworks and iterative planning cycles

Skills

Data cleaning

Data visualization

Neo4j

Cypher

Python

Java

Cloud infrastructure

Docker

Agile development

Tableau

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Tools

Neo4j

Cypher

Docker

Tableau

Python

Java

Cloud

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Data Science Specialist to support advanced analytics and data modeling across medium to large datasets in a high-security, cloud-based environment. You will emphasize data cleaning, visualization, and Neo4j graph database solutions using Python or Java.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain thorough documentation, and apply modern development practices, including Docker and Agile methodologies, to deliver actionable insights and operational improvements.