External Job Posting Title Mid-level Data Scientist with Palantir Foundry / Active Secret

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mid-level Data Scientist to join the TCJ1-RD Human Capital Strategy & Analytics Branch to enhance, develop, and maintain a sustainable data strategy and analytics program. Location is Scott AFB, Illinois, with responsibilities spanning data transformation, BI dashboards, and collaboration with leadership to inform strategic human capital decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's with 5+ years (or advanced degrees with fewer years), experience with Palantir Foundry,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Masters and 3 years, or PhD.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Experience creating dashboards and business intelligence, and/or data science tools.
• Demonstrated collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Transform data into actionable information to inform strategic human capital management.
• Deliver data-driven decisional products supporting active-duty, Guard and Reserve members, and civilian employees.
• Design and implement BI dashboards powered by advanced data science methods.
• Develop and maintain a robust data foundation for on-demand analytics.
• Analyze data to identify trends and relationships.
• Map and analyze data across secure and non-classified networks.
• Continuously improve tools to be faster, more accurate, and efficient.
• Communicate and collaborate with users, SMEs, and leadership.
• Provide insight to the team when developing data science tool lifecycles.

Skills

Palantir Foundry

Dashboards / BI

Data science tools

Collaborative mindset

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a Mid-level Data Scientist to work with the United States Transportation Command’s Human Capital Strategy & Analytics Branch (TCJ1-RD) to enhance, develop, and maintain a sustainable data strategy, management, and analytics program.

Location: Scott AFB, Illinois

In this role, you will:

• Apply your knowledge and experience to transform data into actionable information to inform strategic human capital management, enhance labor market analysis for civilian recruitment, improve professional development and skill alignment, and develop initiatives focused on retaining top talent.
• Deliver data-driven decisional products that support active-duty, Guard and Reserve military members, and civilian employees.
• Design and implement business intelligence dashboards powered by advanced data science algorithms, including predictive analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other data science methods.
• Develop and maintain a robust data foundation to ensure the availability of on-demand, analysis-ready human capital data.
• Analyze data to identify trends and relationships.
• Map and analyze data across secure and non-classified defense networks.
• Continuously improve existing tools, making them faster, more effective, accurate, and efficient.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among users, subject matter experts, and leadership.
• Provide insight and expertise to the team when developing processes to manage the lifecycle of data science tools.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technology trends.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Masters and 3 years, or PhD.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Experience creating dashboards and business intelligence, and/or data science tools.
• Demonstrated collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

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

$80,000 - $128,000. 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.