Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking to hire an experienced Data Scientist for its' Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) program with the United States Transportation Command. 

Location: Scott AFB, IL

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, build, and evaluate machine learning models.
• Advance the mission by connecting customers and their challenges with data science solutions.
• Think creatively to develop actionable tools and challenge the state of the art.
• Challenge and support teammates. 
• Share ideas. 
• Win together. 
• Continuously improve the accuracy, speed, and efficacy of existing tools.
• Communicate advanced concepts and information in an understandable manner for audiences of varying levels of competency.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships to support USTRANSCOM.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technology trends.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD.
• Experience with development and implementation of enterprise-level data science solutions.
• Knowledge of various machine learning methods including classification, regression, time-series forecasting, neural networks, deep learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Strong Python skills.
• Demonstrated creative thinker with a mission-minded focus.
• Possess a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to persist in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (interim clearance required to commence task work).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Familiarity with USTRANSCOM processes and systems.
• Active DoW Secret Clearance.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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