Mid-level Data Scientist

Peraton; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mid-level Data Scientist to join the TCJ1-RD Human Capital Strategy & Analytics team at Scott AFB, Illinois. You will build and maintain a sustainable data strategy, develop dashboards, and apply machine learning and AI methods to inform civilian recruitment, talent development, and retention initiatives.

You will design analytics capable of supporting active-duty, Guard and Reserve members, and civilian employees, while ensuring on-demand access to analysis-ready human

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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to transform data into actionable information for strategic human capital management.
• Deliver data-driven decisional products supporting active-duty, Guard/Reserve, and civilian employees.
• Design and implement BI dashboards powered by advanced data science methods.
• Develop and maintain a robust data foundation for on-demand data access.
• Analyze data to identify trends and relationships.
• Map and analyze data across secure and non-classified defense networks.
• Continuously improve tools for speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ensure effective communication among users, SMEs, and leadership.
• Provide insight to develop processes for data science tool lifecycles.
• Maintain knowledge of technology trends.

Skills

BI dashboards

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance.

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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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