Data Scientist, SR

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)

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

Location: Fort Meade, MD. In this role, conduct data analysis, develop analytical models, and create visualizations to support DCDC mission requirements and cyber defense operations.

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