Data Science, Associate Herndon, VA

Peraton is seeking an Entry-level Data Science Associate in our Herndon VA location to support a large software development classified program focused on developing operating and maintaining mission-critical enterprise capabilities. The program includes supporting existing mission systems while working to develop and deliver modernized cloud-native data-driven products and capabilities. The team applies Agile methodologies DevOps principles and modern data science analytics and machine learning practices to solve complex mission challenges.

The target start date for this position is Summer 2027 after successfully obtaining the necessary security clearance as dictated by the government program.

Responsibilities:

• Apply data science and analytical techniques to support mission and business objectives within an Agile development environment.
• Collect clean transform and analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends patterns and actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain data processing ETL and data quality pipelines to support mission-critical applications and analytics.
• Use programming languages and technologies such as Python R Spark and SQL to perform data analysis modeling and automation.
• Develop test and maintain data science and machine learning solutions using frameworks such as TensorFlow PyTorch or similar tools.
• Support the development and integration of machine learning artificial intelligence and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Work with distributed computing environments and large-scale datasets using technologies such as Spark Kubernetes and Docker.
• Troubleshoot data database and pipeline issues and develop solutions to improve data quality reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers data scientists analysts and mission stakeholders to translate complex technical requirements into effective data-driven solutions.
• Communicate analytical findings technical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Continuously learn and apply emerging technologies and methodologies in data science artificial intelligence machine learning and analytics.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning stand-ups reviews and retrospectives while collaborating with team members to deliver high-quality solutions.

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Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Data Science Data Analytics Computational Modeling & Data Analytics Computer Science Computer Engineering or related field and 0-2 years of experience.
• May 2027 grads are welcome to apply.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Foundational experience in data science technologies such as Python R Spark and SQL.
• Hands on experience through coursework and/or prior internships working with data science frameworks such as TensorFlow PyTorch and/or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts.
• Self-motivated independent detail-oriented responsible team-player.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3.0 and above GPA.
• Exposure to Agile development processes and tools.
• Familiarity developing ETL and data quality pipelines that process vast amounts of data.
• Prior experience with distributed compute architectures such as Spark Kubernetes or Docker containers.
• Ability to describe complex technical problems to business stakeholders in a non-technical way.
• Ability to self-manage day-to-day tasks independently and communicate collaboratively with leadership and other development team
• Knowledge of big data data analysis Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) and advanced analytics
• Understanding of large-language models or running open-source hugging face model

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.