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Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Data Scientist

Data ScienceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMcLean, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph.
  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD and no minimum years of relevant experience; four additional years of relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.
  • A data science background with experience using multiple programming languages, such as Python, R, and Ruby.
  • Ability to provide recommendations and technical support to enhance data management and database creation.
  • Experience correlating and interpreting large amounts of data and communicating findings clearly and concisely.
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve issues independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze data collection and recommend opportunities to automate processes.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to support the development of data collection strategies and identify opportunities to enhance collection.
  • Support the ingestion, use, and management of data while ensuring all activity complies with applicable customer and community standards.
  • Maintain quality standards as directed by program leadership and support the implementation of corrective actions as needed.
  • Engage with colleagues on initiatives to enhance customer tools and close capability gaps.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting national-level customers.
  • Experience working in the customer's operational environment.
  • Knowledge of Intelligence Community policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to meet customer needs.

About the Company

Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Peraton builds and runs secure technology for American defense, intelligence, space, and civilian agencies, from military networks to satellite ground stations. In 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration chose it to manage the overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system, replacing copper wiring with fiber and upgrading radar and radios. Its engineers, many holding security clearances, run and defend agency networks and data centers, write mission software, and operate space and communications systems, and agencies pay for this work through multiyear contracts. Peraton was formed in 2017, when private-equity firm Veritas Capital bought Harris Corporation's government IT business, and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$60M
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
2017

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