Data Specialist

Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

 As a Data Specialist, you will provide full life-cycle data management for multimedia data.  Data owners send you data, often on physical media, to load into our repository and in various analytical tools.  You will shepherd the completion of data submission forms by working with end users to ensure correctness and completeness in this initial step in the lifecycle process. You will initiate the data provenance record in the customer's catalog system. You will monitor quality control and the records and tickets describing the data loading and transport processes.  As a Data Specialist, you will triage and load data into our repository and to the downstream tools. But best of all, you will play an important role in our customer's mission to provide critical national security-related information to our top US government policy makers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph
• BS degree five years of experience in relevant lifecycle data management;10 years of experience performing data management functions may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience with a scripting language such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience performing Windows or Linux systems administration functions.
• Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Effective written and oral communications skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with FTK

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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