Junior Data Analyst

Key Skills

Python Programming, Scala Programming, C++, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, SQL, Apache Hadoop, MapReduce, TensorFlow, PyTorch, R Programming

Job Description

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 22,000 employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a government contractor, Peraton abides by the following provision

Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of the other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Qualifications

BS in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Math, or related discipline with a minimum 1 year of experience
OR
AA in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Math, or related discipline with 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires the following regarding Languages, Tools, and Techniques: Documented proficiency with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets.
• Documented experience implementing a variety of supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and knowledge of their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• Documented experience implementing statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and applications.
• Current DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance (May require CI Polygraph depending on location)
• Documented experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders.
• Documented experience with MS Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Documented experience with AWS, in particular products related to: analytics, compute, database, developer tools, and machine learning.
• Skilled with data retrieval and storage, visualization and warehousing, and extract-transform-load (ETL) processes.
• Knowledge of database solutions including SQL, NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) and graph (e.g. Neo4j)
• Knowledge of data visualization tools, such as D3.js, ggplot, Bokeh, etc. 

Special Skills and Leadership, communications, and professional traits:

• Ability to translate an intelligence problem into a Data Science problem, and to work with the Intelligence Analysts and ACE Chief to refine understanding of the problem.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with several ongoing concurrent projects; able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of leadership.
• Driven to learn and master new technologies and techniques; desire to maintain currency on latest industry trends including completing additional training; able to articulate trends and potential clearly and confidently.
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge; able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions; strong problem solving skills with an emphasis on production for re-use.
• Goal-oriented, encouraging to team and staff; comfortable as a teamplayer, leader and mentor

Highly Desired:

• Five years intelligence analysis experience is desired (MOS 35/350 series or other DoD/IC equivalent).