Data Scientist Lead

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is looking for an experienced Data Scientist based in McLean, Virginia, to support national security objectives. Candidates should have a strong data science background and be comfortable in high-tempo environments, working collaboratively across teams.

The role involves overseeing project operations, managing schedules, and developing productive relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates must possess a strong technical foundation and effective communication skills to facilitate the integration of data analytics into mission-driven activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with a BS/BA.
• Active, current TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Proven ability to manage project completion effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage ongoing project operations.
• Serve as a liaison between project management and planning.
• Develop resolutions to meet productivity and client satisfaction goals.

Skills

Data science background

Experience with Python

Experience with R

Experience with Ruby

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Active, current TS/SCI with polygraph
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with BS/BA
• 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience
• Proven data science background with experience using multiple programming languages such as Python, R, and Ruby
• Ability to maintain superior customer service and effectively manage project completion, particularly in changing environments where adaptation is key based on new information
• Demonstrated experience successfully working across organizational silos to support whole-of-government activities
• Ability to confidently engage partners in a professional, collaborative manner
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of IC policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to effectively meet customer needs;
• Experience leading teams by participating in hiring and onboarding, driving individual and team performance, supporting growth and development, etc.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Scientist, proven to excel in high operational tempo environments, to drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience directly supporting the Intelligence Community (IC). Your technical expertise is critical to enabling process automation and the integration and application of data analytics to large datasets. You are a strategic communicator, capable of working with technical and non-technical partners to enable the production of intelligence and targeting products. You are also comfortable fully participating in peer review processes aimed at enhancing advanced analytic projects through use of best practices and consideration of novel methodological approaches to these projects. You are comfortable taking limited direction to support your customer’s ability to maintain operational readiness in a dynamic environment. You establish and maintain excellent, collaborative working relationships with executive leaders, soliciting and incorporating feedback in a thoughtful, professional manner.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients, and other stakeholders.