Data Scientist with Security Clearance

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.

We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our employees serve as valued partners to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, we solve the most daunting challenges our customers face to keep people around the world safe and secure.

About the Role

The Data Scientist role is designed to utilize expertise in discovering and analyzing complex data sets and sources to derive actionable insights. This position sits at the intersection of advanced statistical methods, machine learning, and data visualization to inform high-quality analytic decisions.

In this role, you will transform raw data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products. You will proactively retrieve data from various sources to build a deeper understanding of the landscape, utilizing major data science languages like R and Python to manage and merge disparate data sources. A key part of your mission involves building and utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools to automate processes for greater efficiency and constructing high-quality prediction systems.

You will work collaboratively with users and stakeholders, adapting to changing situations to prioritize tasks effectively. Your work will support all-source intelligence analysis and production by creating repeatable, widely applicable procedures using visual analytic modeling tools and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this role is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be adjusted based on business needs and candidate availability. By applying, you express interest in both the role and the company.

During the review process, selected candidates may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify their identity. Please note that this position requires an Active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain a Polygraph; US Citizenship is mandatory to hold this clearance.

Equal Opportunity

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.