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Senior Data Science & Analytics Engineer

Peraton


Job Location:

Herndon, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 146000 - 234000
Posted: 9 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Senior Data Analyst / Data Scientist SITE III BES Program

Peratons National Programs Business Intelligence Systems & Applications Operating Unit is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst/Scientist to join the mission-driven SITE III BES this role you will help transform and advance a portfolio of enterprise applications that support critical business functionsAcquisition Training Security and Human Resourcesserving a global Intelligence Community workforce.

SITE III BES provides a unified multi-disciplinary approach to requirements engineering solutions development system integration cloud modernization data science and DevSecOps. As part of our team you will apply advanced analytical methods engineering best practices and modern data technologies to evolve highvisibility business platforms and the backend workflows that keep our customers enterprise running.

What Youll Do As a Senior Data Analyst/Scientist you will play a key role in shaping how data is collected understood and leveraged across the enterprise. You will:

Partner with mission stakeholders to identify data needs and design methods for collecting structuring and enriching data
Analyze operational and business data to uncover trends patterns and actionable insights
Develop new frameworks tools and automated pipelines for data collection transformation and integration
Work with large complex datasets to locate signal within noise and extract meaningful information
Apply data mining statistical analysis and exploratory modeling to support decision-making
Create clear compelling reports visualizations and briefings for technical and nontechnical audiences
Correlate and connect data across disparate systems to highlight relationships and drive enterprise-level outcomes
Help steer the evolution of cloud-based data architectures and analytics capabilities within the customer environment

Who You Are You are a datadriven problem solver who thrives in complex environments. You enjoy partnering with mission engineering and business stakeholders and can translate raw data into insights that matter. You embrace continuous learning appreciate structured but agile environments and excel at building tools frameworks and repeatable processes that scale.

Why This Role Matters Your work will directly support the modernization and sustainment of enterprise business systems used by thousands across the Intelligence Community. You will help the customer make informed decisions increase reliability across missioncritical workflows and shape a resilient data-enabled future for the organization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance adjudication and ability to pass a poly
  • Bachelors degree relative to the position with 12 years of relevant experience. Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • 3 years working in the Data Science field. Experience using statistical computer languages (R Python SQL etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data
  • Experience in Data Analysis data engineering and enrichment
  • Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders
  • Strong testing verification and validation skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex data in a simple actionable way
  • Ability to visualize data in the most effective way possible for a given project or study

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with software development either an open-source enterprise software development stack (Java/Linux/Ruby) or a Windows development stack (.NET C# C).
  • Experience with data transport and transformation APIs and technologies such as JSON XML XSLT JDBC SOAP and REST.
  • Experience with machine learning algorithm analysis and data clustering.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
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
$146000 - $234000. 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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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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