Data Scientist (Command Lab)

Key Skills

C# Programming, C++, Cyber Security, Data Mining, Python Programming, REST API, SoapUI, SQL, XML-JSON

Job Description

Peraton is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join us in supporting USSTRATCOM on the ITCC II program. In this role, you’ll serve as a key member of the Engineering team providing subject matter expertise in support of the USSTRATCOM Command Data and Artificial Intelligence directorate. 

Key responsibilities include supporting USSTRATCOM customers and their artificial intelligence an machine learning requirements throughout the product lifecycle. 

What you’ll do: 

The Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Has the ability to make discoveries in the world of big data

• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to assess customer requirements for the Command’s artificial intelligence and machine learning directorate

• Research, generate, and recommend data science-based solutions that support customer requirements

• Involved in the analysis of unstructured and semi-structured data, including latent semantic indexing (LSI), entity identification and tagging, complex event processing (CEP), and the application of analysis algorithms on distributed, clustered, and cloud-based high-performance infrastructures

• Exercises creativity in applying non-traditional approaches to large-scale analysis of unstructured data in support of high-value use cases visualized through multi-dimensional interfaces

• Handle processing and index requests against high-volume collections of data and high-velocity data streams.

• 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

• This is a full-time position working onsite during normal daytime business hours

Qualifications

Required qualifications: 

• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, Phd 3-5 or military related work experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance 

Desired qualifications: 

• Experience with software development, either an open-source enterprise software development stack (Java/Linux/Ruby/Python) or a Windows development stack (.NET, C#, C++)
• Experience with data transport and transformation APIs and technologies such as JSON, XML, XSLT, JDBC, SOAP and REST
• Experience with Cloud-based data analysis tools including Hadoop and Mahout, Acumulo, Hive, Impala, Pig, and similar
• Experience with visual analytic tools like Microsoft Pivot, Palantir, or Visual Analytics
• Experience with open-source textual processing such as Lucene, Sphinx, Nutch or Solr.
• Experience with entity extraction and conceptual search technologies such as LSI, LDA, etc.
• Experience with machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering.

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to professional development resources, we are there to support you all the way.

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.