Intelligence Data Scientist with TS/SCI Clearance

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Data Scientist to analyze and resolve questions related to national security. The role supports intelligence production and helps build internal capabilities for analytic teams. The candidate will work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment.

Required: TS/SCI with polygraph, BS/BA (or higher) with 5+ years of relevant experience (MS/MA 3+ years; PhD 0+ years). Proficiency in Python, R, and Ruby, plus data visualization and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or higher in a relevant field with 5+ years of relevant work experience; MS/MA 3+ years; PhD 0+ years.
• Experience with Python, R, Ruby for data science tasks.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and summarize findings clearly.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to interact with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and identify opportunities to automate processes.
• Collaborate with partners to develop data collection strategies.
• Support data ingest, use, and management while ensuring compliance with standards.
• Maintain quality standards and support corrective actions.
• Engage with colleagues to enhance tools and close capability gaps.

Skills

Python

R

Ruby

Data visualization

Communication

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MA in related field

PhD (optional)

Tools

SQL

Job description

Peraton is seeking a mid-level Data Scientist to analyze and resolve questions related to national security. The role supports intelligence production and helps build internal capabilities for analytic teams. The candidate will work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment.

Required: TS/SCI with polygraph, BS/BA (or higher) with 5+ years of relevant experience (MS/MA 3+ years; PhD 0+ years). Proficiency in Python, R, and Ruby, plus data visualization and strong communication skills.