Data Tool Champion - Senior

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 seeks a Data Tool Champion to support DCDC as the focal point for both data literacy and tool adoption within an organization. Location: Fort Meade, MD.  In this role, drive a data-driven culture and ensure the effective use of specific software/analytics tools.

 

Responsibilities:

• Drive Tool Adoption & Usage — Maintain platform settings/configurations, train new users, and monitor utilization metrics. This person "owns adoption" across the organization.
• Champion a Data-Driven Culture — Promote data literacy, accountability, and trust in data at all levels. Help business units uncover patterns, predict trends, and extract actionable insights.
• Provide Training & Knowledge Transfer — Design and deliver training programs (demos, workshops, peer-based sessions). May use a train-the-trainer model to build a broader community of practice.
• Serve as Primary Point of Contact (POC) — Act as the internal liaison between end users and analytics/IT teams or tool vendors. Comprehend and define business needs, document requirements, and facilitate development work.
• Maintain Data Quality & Governance — Monitor data flows, identify discrepancies, enforce best practices in data handling, and align governance strategy with organizational goals.
• Advocate to Stakeholders — Communicate tool value propositions in business terms (time saved, efficiencies gained). Build sponsor toolkits and map tool capabilities to strategic priorities.
• Identify Improvement Opportunities — Collect user feedback, define evaluation criteria, schedule progress reviews, and recommend workflow/process adjustments.
• Manage Licensing & Platform Administration — Negotiate and manage software licensing (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), maintain access controls, and manage self-service interfaces.
• Promote Data Literacy — Build data acumen across the workforce, particularly for non-technical users, by developing training resources and increasing confidence in data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor Adoption & Report Progress — Establish feedback loops, track adoption metrics, hold regular check-ins, and produce reports demonstrating ROI of data tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D; Minimum of 16 years with HS; Minimum of 14 years with Associates.
• Deep understanding of data management, governance, and security
• Proficiency with BI/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, Looker, etc.)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Project management and change management experience
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Training and facilitation skills
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.