About
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Data Scientist to join our team at MacDill Air Force Base, supporting the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). The Data Scientist will play a critical role in leveraging advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistical modeling to support informational support services operations. This position requires expertise in data science methodologies, tools, and technologies to extract actionable insights from complex datasets and enhance mission effectiveness. Responsibilities: Lead design and delivery of advanced ML/AI models for operational analytics. Oversee social media analytics pipelines and extraction of actionable insights. Design and validate survey instruments; apply survey methodology and statistical analysis. Provide senior technical advisory to SOCOM leadership and cross-functional teams. Mentor junior data scientists and guide best practices in data engineering and modeling. Coordinate with intelligence and operations stakeholders to align analytic products with mission needs. Qualifications: Clearance: TS/SCI (active) Experience: Minimum 8 years in data science / analytics Master's degree or PhD in Statistics or Data Science Technical Skills: ML/AI model development, Python/R, TensorFlow/PyTorch, NLP, network analysis, data engineering, SQL Domain Expertise: Social media analytics, survey methodology, statistical inference, experimental design Experience developing analytic products for senior military leadership Experience with influence operations effectiveness measurement Familiarity with audience analysis tools and methodologies Experience with multi-language text analytics Other: Strong communication and briefing skills to senior leadership; prior DoD/SOCOM experience preferred Desired / Preferred: Prior experience in operational or intelligence environments Experience with geospatial analytics, streaming data, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) Publications or demonstrated leadership in ML/AI projects Experience with OSINT/PAI data sources 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.
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