Data Scientist Lead - National Security & Data Automation

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The ideal candidate will have a data analytics background across large datasets and experience working with Intelligence Community partners.

You will help enable process automation, integrate analytics, and produce intelligence products while collaborating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active, current TS/SCI with polygraph.
• 12 years of relevant experience with BS/BA.
• 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience.
• Proven data science background with Python, R, and Ruby.
• Ability to maintain superior customer service and effectively manage project completion in changing environments.
• Demonstrated experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

R

Ruby

Customer service

Cross-organizational collaboration

Project management

Time management

Education

BS/BA in a related field

Job description

Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The ideal candidate will have a data analytics background across large datasets and experience working with Intelligence Community partners.

You will help enable process automation, integrate analytics, and produce intelligence products while collaborating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.