Senior Computer Scientist - QA Framework & AI Reliability

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist to lead Quality Assurance Framework oversight and monitoring for our military intelligence data systems. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining critical data environments that enable rapid, precise decision making for warfighters and national security missions.

You will apply advanced analytics, TEVV protocols, and AI/ML techniques, collaborating with stakeholders to improve robustness, performance, and data integrity across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 17 years of experience, or Master's with 12 years of work experience.
• Experienced in algorithm development, data structures, and software development practices.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Experienced in utilization of the Quality Assurance Framework and standards.
• Experienced in advanced analytics, machine learning, and data integration methodologies.
• Experienced with intelligence databases, software, and analytical tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with users and stakeholders.
• Capacity to adapt to changing situations to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Employ mathematics, statics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data protection, and/or other scientific techniques.
• Correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products.
• Assess trends for existing data to identify and leverage other data sources.
• Develop and utilize machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open-source capabilities.
• Integrate or code algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Make best practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints.
• Employ data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development.
• Employ exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data.
• Prepare products to describe and document findings and activities.
• Design and execute Testing, Evaluation, Verification, and Validation (TEVV) protocols.
• Evaluate the performance, robustness, and fairness of AI systems in all source analysis contexts.
• Collaborate with the Statistician/Mathematician to develop and apply statistical models and methods.
• Analyze TEVV results and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address TEVV findings.
• Ensure AI system performance and robustness.
• Develop and implement AI system maintenance schedules.
• Ensure continued system performance and robustness.

Skills

Algorithm development

Data structures

Software development practices

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

QA framework familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

TEVV protocols

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist to lead Quality Assurance Framework oversight and monitoring for our military intelligence data systems. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining critical data environments that enable rapid, precise decision making for warfighters and national security missions.

You will apply advanced analytics, TEVV protocols, and AI/ML techniques, collaborating with stakeholders to improve robustness, performance, and data integrity across