Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Job Locations


US-MD-Fort Meade

Requisition ID


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Position Category


Information Technology

Clearance


Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Cyber Operational Risk Analyst / Data Engineer to join our Mission Assurance and Operations Research Analysis (MA/ORSA) team in support of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland.

In this role, support DCDC with operations research analysis to identify and recommend cyber terrain/activities which may impact the successful execution of DoD missions. Conduct quantitative analysis to the military decision-making processes by developing and applying probability models, statistical inference, simulations, optimization, and economics models.

Duties include:

Analyze trend reports
• Perform data collection and analysis, producing studies on cyber terrain types and capabilities to support decision-making
• Manage and support the weekly execution of a Cyber Operational Analysis Working Group
• Lead and define operational risk assessments and analyses by cyber-terrain segments
• Coordinate with DODIN AOs, sector commanders/directors, and other stakeholders to identify and understand the customer's cyber relevant risk, strategies, tolerance, and other factors
• Incorporate risk assessments, options and issues, and results from wargaming/analyses in collaboration with DoD stakeholders
• Capture collaboration results with stakeholders in an assessment report (monthly)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Data scientist
  • Experience with cloud-based data warehousing, specifically for the use of the Big Data Platform (BDP)

  • Experience writing data parsers for BDP

  • Experience with Kafka and Apachi NiFi

  • Expertise in cloud native data storage services and data warehousing methods

  • Familiarity with SQL and noSQL data storage methods

• Understanding of aspects of Defensive Cyberspace Operations
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Able to support shifts (24/7 operations)
• U.S Citizenship Required
• Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to obtain SCI

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.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.