Data Science, Associate

Peraton is hiring a Database Science, Associate to support critical missions within it's Risk Decision Group.

This is a 100% Remote position.

Responsibilities:

Exercises creativity in applying traditional and non-traditional approaches to large-scale analysis of diverse data sources in support of high-value use cases.
• Requires strong technical and computational skills - coupled with the ability to code design, develop, and deploy sophisticated applications using advanced structured, unstructured and semi-structured data analysis and modeling techniques.
• Utilize advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict, and make discoveries in complex data of imperfect quality and deliver recommendations for business and analytic decisions.
• Create visualizations, reports and data flows using tools like Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Advises on data driven improvements - validates experiment design and communicates requirements for statistically sound and relevant results.
• Developing and maintaining high quality data products such as models, reports and dashboards.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Data Science or Statistics with Minor in Data Science, or 4 years work experience with no degree
• U.S. citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret eligible clearance; Active federal background investigation with a T5 adjudication is preferred
• Experience with Python or R
• Possesses knowledge of analytics
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of various data science applications and architectures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Polished oral and written communication skills sufficient to compose, tailor, and deliver original presentations and papers on abstract concepts
• Experience in solving problems with structured and unstructured data
• Experienced in applying statistical and data visualization skills
• Strong problem solving skills to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets
• Proven ability to learn and master new software, technologies and techniques.
• Experience with SQL querying language and the Microsoft SQL Server ecosystem
• Experience in two or more of the following: Python, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Neural Networks, Apache Spark, Hadoop, R, C++, SQL Database/coding, or visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
• Knowledge of inferential and descriptive statistics

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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.