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Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an experienced Data Analytics Lead who will become part of Peraton’s Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective and secure business processes. Location: Rosslyn, VA. In this role, you will integrate and operationalize cybersecurity data, shape future data models, and lead data enablement efforts across the mission. You will guide both technical and analytical teams to ensure data excellence, secure infrastructure development, and effective data management practices. Your day-to-day may include advising analysts on infrastructure and platform development, meeting with analytical branches to design data management best practices, and driving strategic initiatives that support the mission’s cyber operations. What You’ll Do Manage and mentor the Cyber Data Analytics team, promoting continuous growth, skill development, and consistent value delivery. In partnership with the Data Architect, direct the collection, storage, and management of large cybersecurity datasets while ensuring data integrity and performance. Collaborate with Department stakeholders to maintain the secure handling and management of cyber datasets. Ensure data hygiene, accuracy, and efficiency in data retrieval and analysis. Establish and oversee data governance practices for cybersecurity analytics. Lead initiatives focused on improving data quality, optimization, and processing efficiency. Provide guidance toward the implementation and enhancement of cloud-based cyber analytics platforms and tools. Ensure smooth integration of cloud solutions with existing cybersecurity tools and data infrastructures. Develop and implement strategic direction for the cyber data management domain, aligning efforts to organizational and cybersecurity goals. Work with vendors and third-party partners to enhance tool capabilities and resolve technical challenges. #DSCM Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 14 years’ experience required. An additional 4 years will be considered in lieu of degree/education. Knowledge of Cribl, Splunk, Data Bricks and Tableau. Experience in Cyber Analytics, XDR, and Cloud Data Management. Possess and maintain one of the following certifications: CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CISA, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GICSP, GSLC, or SCYBER U.S. citizenship required. Active Secret security clearance. The ability to obtain a final Top 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 $135,000 - $216,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities Expand your AI/ML career at Peraton. We seek multiple Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineers. Designs, develops, tests, and operationalizes algorithms to solve complex business challenges and mission requirements. Models are built to learn from data and generate predictions aligned with customer-defined business logic and operational needs. Demonstrates proficiency across model architecture, data pipeline integration, and the application, interpretation, and presentation of performance metrics. Maintains a strong understanding of foundational concepts in application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance. Responsible for training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and continuously improving models based on iterative user and system feedback to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. May lead geographically distributed teams and frequently serve as the primary point of contact for related technical matters, requiring strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and exceptional communication skills. Technical & Engineering Expertise Experience working with various ML libraries, packages, and frameworks Experience with standard machine learning frameworks such as: PyTorch or TensorFlow Design or select appropriate data and knowledge representation methods Recognize and apply software architecture, data modeling, and data structure principles Transform data science prototypes into scalable production solutions Provide system integration oversight Core AI/ML Capabilities Select appropriate datasets for machine learning applications Perform statistical analysis and data interpretation Run and evaluate machine learning algorithms Use analytical results to improve and optimize models Train and retrain systems as required Research and implement a broad range of AI/ML algorithms and tools Verify data integrity and model output quality Identify data distribution differences that may impact model performance Testing, Evaluation & Validation Run standard testing and evaluation protocols Oversee testing and evaluation of AI/ML algorithms through iterative design processes Ensure solutions meet verification and validation requirements #MDFSP #peratonroyalmove #ClearedRoyalty Qualifications Experience & Education Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience in applied machine learning on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity A relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 5 additional years of machine learning experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree. Master’s or Ph.D. degree in one of the following from an accredited college or university: Advanced Mathematics Artificial Intelligence Data Science Computer Science Deep Learning US Citizenship required Ability to obtain/maintain an active TS/SCI Poly clearance before start Desired Qualifications: Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages, e.g. Python, Java, C, R, is desired. Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. Investing in Your Growth: Selected candidates may be eligible for enhanced professional development opportunities, including training, certification programs, and skill-building experiences tailored to individual strengths, career goals, and role-specific requirements. 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 $176,000 - $282,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.