Mid-level Data Scientist with Palantir Foundry / Active Secret

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mid-level Data Scientist to join TCJ1-RD at Scott AFB, Illinois, to enhance, develop, and sustain a data strategy, management, and analytics program for the U.S. Transportation Command.

You will transform data into actionable information for strategic human capital management and produce BI dashboards using advanced data science methods. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience (or Master’s with 3+ years), Palantir Foundry expertise, and a DoD Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Experience creating dashboards/BI and data science tools.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• 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 military and civilian staff.
• Design and implement BI dashboards with advanced data science methods.
• Develop and maintain a robust data foundation for analysis-ready data.
• Analyze data to identify trends and relationships.
• Map and analyze data across secure and non-classified networks.
• Continuously improve tools to be faster and more accurate.
• Communicate effectively with users, SMEs and leadership.
• Provide insight during data science tool lifecycle processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology trends.

Skills

Dashboard development

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in a related field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

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.