Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist Job Locations US-MD-Fort Meade Requisition ID 2026-168431 Position Category Scientific, Research & Analysis Clearance Top Secret/SCI Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Senior Data Scientist to support Department of War Cyber Defense Command ( DCDC) with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) AI Cyber Security Support..

Location: Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will perform advanced statistical analysis, develop ML models, and conduct operational research to support cyber defense decision-making and threat characterization.

Primary

Responsibilities: Develop and validate predictive and prescriptive analytic models Apply statistical and ML techniques for anomaly detection and event correlation Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify operational trends Collaborate with mission partners to translate requirements into analytic solutions Document analytic workflows and methodologies for knowledge transfer Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance Qualifications Required

Qualifications: Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

Will consider Associates with 14 years or High School with 16 years of experience. Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL Experience with ML model development and deployment Strong statistical analysis and hypothesis testing skills Experience with data visualization and reporting Knowledge of cyber defense operations preferred U.S Citizenship required TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI

Preferred

Qualifications: AWS/Azure certifications Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field 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.

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 $146,000 - $234,000. 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.