Data Scientist Engineer Level 2 – Ai/ml Project Ts/sci W/poly

Peraton

Laurel, MD, US
Base: $176,000 - $282,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
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Top secret/sci clearance with polygraph
Python r sas or matlab programming
Machine learning and statistical analysis
** Peraton is seeking a Data Scientist Engineer Level 2 to work on AI/ML projects in support of national security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data analysis, programming, and machine learning, along with a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. **

Job Summary

  • Peraton is seeking a Data Scientist Engineer to develop cutting-edge machine learning solutions supporting national security missions.
  • The role requires translating manual data analysis into automated analytics by partnering with subject matter experts to build production-ready models.
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph and five years of experience in quantitative data analysis.

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** Peraton is seeking a Data Scientist Engineer Level 2 to work on AI/ML projects in support of national security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data analysis, programming, and machine learning, along with a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. **

Salary

Base: $176,000 - $282,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Overtime and shift differential eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Python R SAS or MATLAB programming
  • Machine learning and statistical analysis
  • SQL tables and network log data formats
  • Cross validation ROC curves confusion matrices

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Large Language Models LLMs
  • Familiarity with RAG frameworks and agents
  • GPU-based computing resources experience
  • Agentic workflow development knowledge
  • Cloud development background

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline
  • Five years experience analyzing datasets
  • Five years programming with R Python SAS or MATLAB
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship for TS/SCI clearance

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