Peraton is looking for a Mid-level Data Scientist to work with the United States Transportation Command’s Human Capital Strategy & Analytics Branch (TCJ1-RD) to enhance, develop, and maintain a sustainable data strategy, management, and analytics program.
Location: Scott AFB, Illinois
In this role, you will:
- Apply your knowledge and experience to transform data into actionable information to inform strategic human capital management, enhance labor market analysis for civilian recruitment, improve professional development and skill alignment, and develop initiatives focused on retaining top talent.
- Deliver data-driven decisional products that support active-duty, Guard and Reserve military members, and civilian employees.
- Design and implement business intelligence dashboards powered by advanced data science algorithms, including predictive analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other data science methods.
- Develop and maintain a robust data foundation to ensure the availability of on-demand, analysis-ready human capital data.
- Analyze data to identify trends and relationships.
- Map and analyze data across secure and non-classified defense networks.
- Continuously improve existing tools, making them faster, more effective, accurate, and efficient.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration among users, subject matter experts, and leadership.
- Provide insight and expertise to the team when developing processes to manage the lifecycle of data science tools.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technology trends.
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QualificationsBasic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Masters and 3 years, or PhD.
- Experience with Palantir Foundry.
- Experience creating dashboards and business intelligence, and/or data science tools.
- Demonstrated collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance.
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$80,000 - $128,000. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD
- Experience with Palantir Foundry
- Experience creating dashboards and business intelligence or data science tools
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- U.S. citizenship
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
Peraton Insights
What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.








