Data Scientist / Analyst
Peraton· Defense & Federal Services· Oct 6, 2026 · 22d ago
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
In office
Full-time
Staff
$135K–$216K
8+ years exp
Job description
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with Ph.D. Will consider Associates degree and 10 years of experience or HS and 12 years of experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL
• Experience with machine learning model development and deployment; experience with machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering.
• Strong statistical analysis and hypothesis testing skills
• Experience with data visualization and reporting
• Requires strong technical and computational skills - engineering, physics, mathematics, coupled with the ability to code design, develop, and deploy sophisticated applications using advanced unstructured and semi-structured data analysis techniques and utilizing high-performance computing environments
• U.S. Citizenship required
• DoD TS Clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI
Preferred Qualifications:
• AWS/Azure certifications
• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
• Knowledge of cyber defense operations
• DoD TS SCI Clearance
Peraton seeks a Data Scientist / Analyst to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with defensive cyberspace operations and AI support. Location: Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will perform advanced statistical analysis, develop machine learning (ML) models, and conduct operational research to support cyber defense decision-making and threat characterization.
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
Peraton seeks a Data Scientist / Analyst to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command ( DCDC) with defensive cyberspace operations and AI support. Location: Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will perform advanced statistical analysis, develop machine learning (ML) models, and conduct operational research to support cyber defense decision-making and threat characterization.
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
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with Ph.D. Will consider Associates degree and 10 years of experience or HS and 12 years of experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL
• Experience with machine learning model development and deployment; experience with machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering.
• Strong statistical analysis and hypothesis testing skills
• Experience with data visualization and reporting
• Requires strong technical and computational skills - engineering, physics, mathematics, coupled with the ability to code design, develop, and deploy sophisticated applications using advanced unstructured and semi-structured data analysis techniques and utilizing high-performance computing environments
• U.S. Citizenship required
• DoD TS Clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI
Preferred Qualifications:
• AWS/Azure certifications
• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
• Knowledge of cyber defense operations
• DoD TS SCI Clearance
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