Responsibilities

In support of the Operational, Planning, Implementation, and Assessment Services (OPIAS) contract, Peraton is seeking a Data Scientist/Data Analyst. This individual will be experienced in working with a diverse team of IO / MISO planners, social scientists, data engineers, intelligence analysts, and cultural advisors to translate empirical research findings into United States Government operational assessments and associated briefings on topics pertaining to the Middle East.

Position Summary:

As our Data Scientist you will be responsible for supporting analysis and assessment activities, to include the visualization and briefing of data (e.g., developing histograms, trend graphs, etc.), and overseeing technical inputs for the construction and application of analytic dashboards (potentially with the assistance of Peraton Labs). You will also be responsible for integrating requirements from the customer for cross-domain data solutions with the Peraton technical team. Being comfortable working with military planners to break down and synthesize data in a fashion that best informs plans and operations will greatly enhance your success in this role.

Why Peraton?

Peraton invests in our people, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to take on challenging technical problems, and ready to grow in a dynamic environment, Peraton is ready to invest in your future.

What You’ll Do:

• Conducting analysis of structured and semi-structured data sets, to include opinion research, social media-based big data, and various secondary-source indices.
• Supporting assessment and visualization of activities in the information environment, applying a combination of opinion research data, intelligence, operational reporting, and social media insights.
• Briefing senior military leadership on commissioned research findings (e.g., trends) and online data analysis.
• Providing data visualization and quantitative analysis; managing and optimizing existing databases and associated dashboard(s); and reviewing / incorporating primary source quantitative and qualitative research.
• Leveraging online analytic tools kits for social media-related scrapes.

Join Our Mission:

At Peraton, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference. We are committed to creating solutions that empower the U.S. Intelligence Community and our national defense partners to succeed in their mission to protect America. We offer a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for career growth in one of the most dynamic fields in the industry

If you’re ready to be challenged, make an impact, and grow your career while supporting the nation’s defense, apply today! 

Qualifications

Required:

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree linked to data analytics (e.g., math, physics, computer science) OR problem set analysis (e.g., international relations, political science, cultural anthropology, communication studies, etc.) and a minimum of 8 years’ experience; minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Demonstrated experience applying social media-oriented data analytic tool kits towards the evaluations of problem sets in the information environment.
• Familiarity with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is essential.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python and R.
• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with cloud-based data integration.
• Experience with building briefs summarizing data and research findings in MS PowerPoint.
• Current U.S. passport.
• Current DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Graduate degree (MS, PhD, etc.) linked to data analytics (e.g., math, physics, computer science) or problem set analysis (e.g., international relations, political science, cultural anthropology, communication studies, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in briefing senior military leadership (O-5 and above).
• Experience with libraries such as Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation and SciPy for scientific computing.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch might be beneficial depending on further responsibilities.
• Familiarity with version control and DevOp tools such as Git.
• Demonstrated experience applying data analytic tools towards addressing national security issues.
• Familiarity with containerization (using Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) to support cross-domain and scalable solutions.
• Joint intelligence or operational experience with U.S. Geographical Combatant Commands.
• Prior experience working Middle East-based problem sets.
• Experience with campaign / operational assessments.
• OSINT experience for interpreting the relevance of online trends, themes, narratives, and adversary behaviors in the information environment.
• Experience utilizing C2IE (Command and Control of the Information Environment) to record assessment-related data on operations in the information environment (OIE).
• Statistical package expertise in IBM SPSS/PASW, R, STATA or MS Excel statistics.

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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.

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