About Peraton
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
Shape the Future of National Security
Join Peraton, where our 22,000+ employees solve the toughest challenges to protect the nation. As a Data Scientist in Herndon, Virginia, you'll support the prestigious SITE III DO contract, enabling mission-critical applications for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Help sustain and evolve the global Human Intelligence (HUMINT) apparatus and supporting partners while working on high-impact projects.
What You’ll Do
As a Mid-Level Data Scientist, your responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing unstructured and semi-structured data, including latent semantic indexing (LSI), entity identification and tagging, and complex event processing (CEP).
- Applying analysis algorithms on distributed, clustered, and cloud-based high-performance infrastructures.
- Utilizing creative, non-traditional approaches to analyze large-scale data for high-value use cases, visualized through multidimensional interfaces.
- Processing and indexing high-volume collections of data and managing high-velocity data streams.
- Using advanced tools to interpret, connect, predict, and deliver insights for business and analytic decisions.
- Developing and deploying applications using open-source (e.g., Java, Linux, Python) or Windows (.NET, C#) development stacks.
- Working with data transport and transformation technologies like JSON, XML, XSLT, JDBC, SOAP, and REST.
- Leveraging cloud-based tools such as Hadoop, Mahout, Accumulo, Hive, Impala, and Pig for data analysis.
- Using visual analytic platforms like Microsoft Pivot, Palantir, or Visual Analytics.
- Employing open-source textual processing tools like Lucene, Solr, and Nutch.
- Implementing entity extraction and conceptual search technologies (e.g., LSI, LDA).
- Applying machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering techniques to support mission goals.
What You’ll Bring
- A strong foundation in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field, with robust computational skills.
- Proven experience developing applications and analyzing unstructured and semi-structured data in high-performance computing environments.
- Proficiency in cloud-based data analysis tools, visual analytics, and data transport/transformation technologies.
- Expertise in machine learning, textual processing, and algorithm optimization.
- A passion for making discoveries in big data and turning insights into actionable recommendations.
Why Peraton?
At Peraton, we redefine what’s possible. Join a mission-driven team working at the forefront of technology to solve the nation’s most critical challenges. Apply now to make a measurable impact in national security!
Qualifications
5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
Required Qualifications:
- Requires Bachelor's degree in related field of study with 5 or more years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Active TS clearance adjudication with SCI OR SCI eligibility and current poly or the ability to obtain polygraph
- Python scripting, Pandas, Excel
- Jupyter Notebooks
- Data Analysis, Engineering and Enrichment
- Strong testing and verification skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high visibility environment
- Full time work in a SCIF is required, but hours are flexible
Desired Qualifications:
- Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active
- ArcGIS automation and modeling
- Experience with SAFEHOUSE web GIS platform
- Active TS/SCI w/Poly
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Target Salary Range
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
