Data Scientist - Mid

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Journeyman Data Scientist to join USCYBERCOM J2 at Fort Meade, MD. You will collaborate with senior data scientists to build data pipelines, visualize results in Power BI and Tableau, and apply ML techniques to national security challenges.

This role emphasizes producing timely, concise analytic products for informed decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong R/Python skills, experience in data visualization, and the ability to work with diverse data sources under

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Extensive experience in data science, ML concepts, and IC/DoD guidelines.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python; strong data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analytics, data engineering, data mining, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis for USCYBERCOM J2 operations.
• Create graphical, written, visual, and verbal analytics to inform decisions.
• Build AI tools and ML-based systems like recommender engines and lead scoring.
• Develop and update Power BI and Tableau visualizations.

Skills

R

Python

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Data science methodologies

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities

The intelligence community generates more data than any analyst can process alone - and that's exactly the problem Peraton is looking to solve. We're seeking a Journeyman Data Scientist to join USCYBERCOM J2 at Fort Meade, MD, contributing to the AI tools, ML systems, and predictive analytics capabilities that turn raw data into decision-ready intelligence.
In this role, you'll work alongside senior data scientists and intelligence analysts to build and refine data pipelines, develop visualizations, and apply machine learning techniques to real national security challenges. If you're a data scientist ready to grow your skills in one of the most data-rich and mission-critical environments in the U.S. government, this is where you do it.

What You'll Do

• Conduct data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis in support of USCYBERCOM J2 intelligence operations
• Use scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products that enable more informed analytic decisions
• Retrieve and analyze information from diverse sources to deepen understanding of complex intelligence data sets
• Assist in building AI tools that automate intelligence processes and support development of ML-based systems such as recommendation engines and automated lead scoring systems
• Perform statistical analysis, apply data mining techniques, and contribute to high-quality prediction systems
• Develop and update data visualizations using Power BI and Tableau
• Manage and merge disparate data sources using R, Python, or SQL
• Support application of Multi-INT analytics, machine learning, and automated predictive analytics under senior guidance
• Collaborate with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Collection Managers to identify tool development needs and capability gaps
• Author and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives

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Qualifications

What You Bring

Required:

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
• Minimum of 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA or 5 years with BS/BA or 3 years with MS/MA or 0 years with PhD
• Working knowledge of data science methodologies, machine learning concepts, and IC/DoD classification guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and data products
• Proficiency in data science languages: R and/or Python
• Experience with data visualization tools: Microsoft Power BI and/or Tableau
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred:

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, R, Python, and SQL in an intelligence, government, or national security context
• Exposure to large data Multi-INT analytics, machine learning, or automated predictive analytics
• Experience managing or merging disparate data sources
• Familiarity with statistical analysis methodologies and data mining algorithms
• Knowledge of IC data standards or intelligence community data architectures
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Peraton drives missions of consequence - protecting and promoting U.S. national security at the highest levels. As part of our team, you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the intelligence community, tackling complex problems that matter. We offer a culture that values your expertise and invests in your growth.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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