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Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Data Scientist Lead

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph is required.
  • At least 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree; four additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • A proven data science background and experience using multiple programming languages, such as Python, R, and Ruby.
  • Ability to maintain superior customer service and effectively manage project completion, particularly in changing environments where adaptation is needed based on new information.
  • Demonstrated experience working across organizational silos to support whole-of-government activities.
  • Ability to engage partners confidently in a professional, collaborative manner.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive mission execution in support of national security objectives, including support to the Intelligence Community.
  • Enable process automation and the integration and application of data analytics to large datasets.
  • Work with technical and non-technical partners to enable production of intelligence and targeting products.
  • Participate in peer-review processes to enhance advanced analytic projects through best practices and consideration of novel methodological approaches.
  • Work with limited direction to support the customer's operational readiness in a dynamic environment.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with executive leaders, soliciting and incorporating feedback professionally.
  • Oversee and manage operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, the project team, and line management.
  • Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
  • Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and support intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients, and other stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Intelligence Community policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to meet customer needs.
  • Experience leading teams by participating in hiring and onboarding, driving individual and team performance, and supporting growth and development.

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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