Data Scientist, SR

Job Requirements Fort Meade, MD Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $135,000 - $216,000 Job Description About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Peraton seeks a Data Scientist to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support.

Location:

Fort Meade, MD. In this role, conduct data analysis, develop analytical models, and create visualizations to support DCDC mission requirements and cyber defense operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform exploratory and diagnostic analyses to reveal trends and anomalies Develop and test ML models for threat detection and risk scoring Create data visualizations and analytical reports Support data preparation, transformation, and quality assurance Collaborate with data engineers on model operationalization Document analytical methods and findings

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD Proficiency in Python, R, SQL Experience with ML libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy) Data visualization skills (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly) Understanding of statistical methods and data mining Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities U.S Citizenship required DoD TS clearance with ability to obtain/maintain

SCI Preferred Qualifications:

Data science certifications Master's degree preferred in Data Science, Statistics, or related field (Bachelor's degree required)

Details Target Salary Range:

$135,000 - $216,000. 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 at https://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.

EEO:

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

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