Data Scientist, Talent Analytics & Organizational Research

Peraton; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Talent Analytics & Insights team in Reston. You will leverage strong quantitative skills in data analysis, statistical testing, and research design to address workforce questions such as attrition drivers, workforce planning, and engagement metrics.

You will progressively take on more advanced modeling challenges and craft actionable recommendations for senior leaders. Strong communication will differentiate top candidates for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in quantitative field with 5+ years of experience or Master's with up to 3 years of experience.
• 9+ years of relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• Solid grounding in statistics including hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression modeling.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and aggregating data from relational databases.
• Proficiency in a statistical programming language (R or Python) for data manipulation and analysis.
• Ability to interpret analytical results and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and deliver results.
• Demonstrated integrity and discretion when handling sensitive data.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct descriptive and diagnostic analyses of workforce data to surface trends and actionable patterns.
• Apply hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression techniques to answer workforce questions with rigor.
• Extract, join, transform, and validate data from enterprise data warehouse and HR systems using SQL.
• Translate business questions into structured analytical approaches and deliver end-to-end analyses.
• Communicate findings clearly to HR and business stakeholders with visualizations and summaries.
• Partner with HR functions throughout analytics initiatives from data gathering to delivery.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of highly sensitive workforce data.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Python or R

Data visualization

Statistical modeling

Hypothesis testing

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Integrity & discretion

Descriptive analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master's degree in relevant field

9+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Workday reporting

HRIS data structures

Alteryx

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Talent Analytics & Insights team in Reston. You will leverage strong quantitative skills in data analysis, statistical testing, and research design to address workforce questions such as attrition drivers, workforce planning, and engagement metrics.

You will progressively take on more advanced modeling challenges and craft actionable recommendations for senior leaders. Strong communication will differentiate top candidates for this role.