Mid-level Data Scientist

Peraton

. Enhance, develop, and maintain a sustainable data strategy, management, and analytics program for the United States Transportation Command’s Human Capital Strategy & Analytics Branch .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeScott AFB • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and maintaining data strategies and analytics programs, with a focus on human capital management and talent retention initiatives. Proficient in business intelligence dashboard creation and data science methodologies, including predictive analysis and machine learning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Strategy DevelopmentBusiness Intelligence Dashboard CreationPalantir Foundry ExperienceData Analysis and Trend IdentificationExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsPredictive AnalysisMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceData Science ToolsLabor Market AnalysisTalent Retention InitiativesDashboard DevelopmentData ManagementHuman Capital Strategy

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetTeam-Oriented ApproachOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Business Intelligence ToolsData Science MethodsData Visualization ToolsSecure Defense Networks

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Human Capital ManagementCivilian RecruitmentProfessional DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance, develop, and maintain a sustainable data strategy, management, and analytics program for the United States Transportation Command’s Human Capital Strategy & Analytics Branch
Transform data into actionable information for strategic human capital management
Enhance labor market analysis for civilian recruitment
Improve professional development and skill alignment
Develop talent-retention initiatives
Deliver data-driven decisional products supporting active-duty, Guard and Reserve military members, and civilian employees
Design and implement business intelligence dashboards using predictive analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other data science methods
Develop and maintain an analysis-ready human capital data foundation
Analyze data to identify trends and relationships
Map and analyze data across secure and non-classified defense networks
Improve existing tools for speed, effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency
Facilitate communication and collaboration among users, subject matter experts, and leadership
Provide expertise for managing the lifecycle of data science tools
Maintain current knowledge of technology trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD
Experience with Palantir Foundry
Demonstrated experience creating dashboards and business intelligence, and/or data science tools
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance
Demonstrated collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus