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Mid-level Data Scientist with Palantir Foundry Active Secret

Peraton


Job Location:

Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 80000 - 128000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a Mid-level Data Scientist to work with the United States Transportation Commands 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.
  • 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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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors 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 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.

Target Salary Range
$80000 - $128000. 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 individuals 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
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.

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Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.

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