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Data Scientist
McLean, VA
Live, first seen by us 21 days ago- Pay
$112,000–179,000/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Read the full posting- Work setting
- Not stated
- Employment
Full-time — employment source
Employment type in the employer’s posting: FULL_TIME
From the employer’s posting
Before you apply
- Work authorization
- Citizens only
Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
What you’ll work on
Full postingAnalyze data collection and recommend ways to automate processes
Support data collection strategies with internal and external partners
Support ingest, use, and management of data under customer standards
Maintain quality standards and carry out corrective actions as needed
Help enhance customer tools and close capability gaps with colleagues
From the employer’s posting
Analyzing data collect and recommending opportunities to automate processes
Collaborating with internal and external partners to support the development of data collect strategies
Supporting the ingest, use, and management of data while ensuring all activity adheres to applicable customer and community standards
Maintaining quality standards as directed by the program leadership team and supporting the implementation of corrective actions as needed
Engaging with colleagues to support initiatives designed to enhance customer tools and close capabilities gaps
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree;
- Ability to provide recommendations and technical support to enhance data management and database creation;
- Experience correlating and interpreting large amounts of data and detailing findings in a clear, concise manner;
- Experience with data visualization and reporting;
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse technical and non-technical audiences;
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve issues independently with minimal supervision
Preferred experience
- Experience supporting national-level customers;
- Experience working in the customer’s operational environment;
- Knowledge of IC policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to effectively meet customer needs
Qualification wording
4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree;
Ability to provide recommendations and technical support to enhance data management and database creation;
Experience correlating and interpreting large amounts of data and detailing findings in a clear, concise manner;
Experience with data visualization and reporting;
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse technical and non-technical audiences;
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve issues independently with minimal supervision
Experience supporting national-level customers;
Experience working in the customer’s operational environment;
Knowledge of IC policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to effectively meet customer needs
Education & alternatives
- Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; - BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant experience, MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD and 0+ years of relevant experience; - 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree;
Posting record
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- Live
- First seen by us
- Oct 19, 202621 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 64
- Last seen by us
- Nov 9, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 21
Similar jobs usually come down between day 7 and day 57.
At Peraton, jobs usually come down by about day 41.
From 10,789 similar postings that came down, and 251 of Peraton’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
Peraton is hiring
103 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Data Scientist hiring is steady
- Takes jobs down at a usual pace
- 9% of open jobs were reposted
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- Python
- R
- Ruby
Where the posting names them
- 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree; - Data science background with experience using multiple programming languages such as Python, R, and Ruby; - Ability to provide recommendations and technical support to enhance data management and database creation;
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Has Peraton posted this job before?
Yes. We’ve followed 9 other Data Scientist jobs there since August 2026. All 9 are still up.
Large employers often post one title for several teams, so these can be separate openings.
Demand for Data Scientist roles
New Data Scientist postings at the employers we follow are down 5% over the last 6 weeks compared with the 6 before.
Each bar is one week of new postings. The darkest bars are the last 6 weeks.
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About the role
We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.
Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.
Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.
Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.
US government figures for data scientists
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $120,230
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 34.6% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-2051.
Job description
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.
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a mid-level Data Scientist to help analyze and resolve key questions related to key issues of national security facing the United States. The data scientist will contribute to intelligence production and support the creation of internal capabilities to enhance and enable the effectiveness of analytic teams. The ideal candidate has experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC), strong attention to detail and time management skills, and the ability to perform independently and within a team in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities of this role include:
- Analyzing data collect and recommending opportunities to automate processes;
- Collaborating with internal and external partners to support the development of data collect strategies and opportunities to enhance that collect;
- Supporting the ingest, use, and management of data while ensuring all activity adheres to applicable customer and community standards;
- Maintaining quality standards as directed by the program leadership team and supporting the implementation of corrective actions as needed;
- Engaging with colleagues to support initiatives designed to enhance customer tools and close capabilities gaps
****This is contingent upon contract award****
#MissionIntel
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph;
- BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant experience, MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD and 0+ years of relevant experience;
- 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree;
- Data science background with experience using multiple programming languages such as Python, R, and Ruby;
- Ability to provide recommendations and technical support to enhance data management and database creation;
- Experience correlating and interpreting large amounts of data and detailing findings in a clear, concise manner;
- Experience with data visualization and reporting;
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse technical and non-technical audiences;
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve issues independently with minimal supervision
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting national-level customers;
- Experience working in the customer’s operational environment;
- Knowledge of IC policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to effectively meet customer needs
Target Salary Range
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Source details
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- Pay
Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
- Location & working pattern
McLean, VA
Working pattern and location restrictions need checking in the full posting.
- Work authorization
No clear work-authorization passage found. Eligibility is unconfirmed.