Data Scientist, SR

Position Summary

Peraton seeks a Data Scientist to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support. In this role, conduct data analysis, develop analytical models, and create visualizations to support DCDC mission requirements and cyber defense operations.

Location

Fort Meade, MD

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL
• Experience with ML libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy)
• Data visualization skills (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly)
• Understanding of statistical methods and data mining
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• U.S Citizenship required
• DoD TS clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Preferred Qualifications

• Data science certifications
• Master's degree preferred in Data Science, Statistics, or related field (Bachelor's degree required)

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform exploratory and diagnostic analyses to reveal trends and anomalies
• Develop and test ML models for threat detection and risk scoring
• Create data visualizations and analytical reports
• Support data preparation, transformation, and quality assurance
• Collaborate with data engineers on model operationalization
• Document analytical methods and findings