Senior Data Scientist

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior Data Scientist to support the Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) AI Cyber Security Support. Location: Fort Meade, MD.

You will perform advanced statistical analyses, develop ML models, and conduct operational research to inform cyber defense decisions and threat characterization. The role requires developing and validating analytic models, applying ML techniques for anomaly detection, and collaborating with mission partners

Qualifications

• Advanced statistical analysis skills and ML model development required.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting.
• U.S. Citizenship required and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate predictive and prescriptive analytic models.
• Apply statistical and ML techniques for anomaly detection and event correlation.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify operational trends.
• Collaborate with mission partners to translate requirements into analytic solutions.
• Document analytic workflows and methodologies for knowledge transfer.
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical analysis

Hypothesis testing

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in Data Science / Statistics / Mathematics

PhD in a related field

Tools

ML deployment tools

Data visualization tools

Python data libraries (pandas, scikit-learn)

Job description

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider Associates with 14 years or High School with 16 years of experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL
• Experience with ML model development and deployment
• Strong statistical analysis and hypothesis testing skills
• Experience with data visualization and reporting
• Knowledge of cyber defense operations preferred
• U.S Citizenship required
• TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS/Azure certifications
• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Peraton seeks a Senior Data Scientist to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) AI Cyber Security Support.

Location: Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will perform advanced statistical analysis, develop ML models, and conduct operational research to support cyber defense decision-making and threat characterization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate predictive and prescriptive analytic models
• Apply statistical and ML techniques for anomaly detection and event correlation
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify operational trends
• Collaborate with mission partners to translate requirements into analytic solutions
• Document analytic workflows and methodologies for knowledge transfer
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance