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Peraton

Runs and secures technology for federal agencies

Data Scientist

Data ScienceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTampa, FL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field with 12 or more years of relevant experience, a master's degree in a related field with 10 or more years of relevant experience, or a PhD in a related field with 7 or more years of relevant experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement.
  • Knowledge of Python or R.
  • Experience using TensorFlow, large language models, or running open-source Hugging Face models.
  • Knowledge of advanced analytics and data storage.
  • Knowledge of data science applications and architectures.
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the customer's Chief Technology Office to further application and understanding of data science.
  • Apply technical methods to data science problems supporting business and mission users.
  • Advise or lead interdisciplinary teams throughout the full course of a data science project life cycle.
  • Apply machine learning, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra techniques and approaches, including k-nearest neighbors, random forests, and ensemble methods.
  • Employ data visualization to enable data-driven decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Compose, tailor, and deliver original presentations and papers on abstract concepts.
  • Develop and employ strategies to analyze key issues, draw conclusions from data, and recommend viable solutions to address customer mission needs.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to complete complex data science projects.
  • Experience with AWS or a similar cloud provider.
  • Experience solving problems with structured and unstructured data.
  • Experience applying statistical and data visualization skills.
  • Problem-solving skills to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
  • Ability to learn and master new software, technologies, and techniques.
  • Experience in two or more of the following: Python, machine learning, natural language processing, neural networks, Apache Spark, Hadoop, R, C++, SQL database/coding, or visualization tools such as Tableau.

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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