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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities The intelligence community generates more data than any analyst can process alone - and that's exactly the problem Peraton is looking to solve. We're seeking aData Scientistto joinUSCYBERCOM J2at Fort Meade, MD, building the AI tools, ML systems, and predictive analytics capabilities that turn raw data into decision-ready intelligence.In this role, you won't just analyze data - you'll engineer the systems that make analysis faster, smarter, and more scalable. From recommendation engines and automated lead scoring to Multi-INT analytics and large-scale data fusion, your work will directly expand what USCYBERCOM's analysts can see and act on. If you're a data scientist who wants your models to matter at the national security level, this is the role for you.What You'll DoConduct data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis in support of USCYBERCOM J2 intelligence operationsUse scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products that enable more informed analytic decisionsProactively retrieve and analyze information from diverse sources to deepen understanding of complex data setsBuild AI tools that automate intelligence processes and developML-based systemssuch as recommendation engines and automated lead scoring systemsPerform statistical analysis, apply data mining techniques, and build high-quality prediction systemsDevelop and update data visualizations usingPower BIandTableauManage and merge disparate data sources usingR, Python, orSQLApply expertise in large dataMulti-INT analytics, machine learning, and automated predictive analyticsCollaborate with Data Analysts and Collection Managers to identify tool development needs and prioritize capability gapsAuthor and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives#USCCJ2 Qualifications What You BringRequired:ActiveTop Secret/SCI (TS/SCI)clearance with Polygraph12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BS or 6 years with AS/AA or 3 years with PhDWorking knowledge of data science methodologies, machine learning, and IC/DoD classification guidelinesDemonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and data productsProficiency in data science languages:Rand/orPythonExperience with data visualization tools:Microsoft Power BIandTableauStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiencesPreferred:Experience withPower BI, Tableau, R, Python, andSQLin an intelligence or national security contextBackground in large dataMulti-INT analytics, machine learning, or automated predictive analyticsExperience managing and merging disparate data sources across classification domainsFamiliarity with statistical analysis methodologies and data mining algorithmsKnowledge of IC data standards and intelligence community data architectures12+ yearsof relevant experience, including work within the last 2 yearsMaster's degreein a related field -ora Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)Peraton drives missions of consequence - protecting and promoting U.S. national security at the highest levels. As part of our team, you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the intelligence community, tackling complex problems that matter. We offer a culture that values your expertise and invests in your growth.