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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 is required.
  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience, a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 3 or more years of relevant experience is required.
  • Four years of additional 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, are required.
  • Experience providing recommendations and technical support to enhance data management and database creation is required.
  • Extensive experience correlating and interpreting large amounts of data and detailing findings clearly and concisely is required.
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting is required.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical and non-technical audiences is required.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve issues independently with minimal supervision is required.

Responsibilities

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