Senior Data Scientist

Peraton

Fort Meade, MD, United States$146,000 - $234,000Full-timePosted 28 days ago

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Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Senior Data Scientist to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)  AI Cyber Security Support.. 

 

Location: Fort Meade, MD. 

 

In this role, you will perform advanced statistical analysis, develop ML models, and conduct operational research to support cyber defense decision-making and threat characterization.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and validate predictive and prescriptive analytic models
  • Apply statistical and ML techniques for anomaly detection and event correlation
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify operational trends
  • Collaborate with mission partners to translate requirements into analytic solutions
  • Document analytic workflows and methodologies for knowledge transfer
  • Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.  Will consider Associates with 14 years or High School with 16 years of experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL
  • Experience with ML model development and deployment
  • Strong statistical analysis and hypothesis testing skills
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting
  • Knowledge of cyber defense operations preferred
  • U.S Citizenship required
  • TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS/Azure certifications
  • Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

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.

Target Salary Range

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.

EEO

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

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