.ResponsibilitiesIn support of the Operational, Planning, Implementation, and Assessment Services (OPIAS) contract, Peraton is searching for a Data Scientist who is experienced working with a diverse team of social scientists, cultural advisors, operations research systems analysts (ORSAs), and information operations (IO) planners to translate empirical research findings into United States Government operational assessments for the CCMD.This is an unaccompanied remote tour on Al Udeid, AB in Doha, Qatar.NOTE: The position will entail work on Al Udeid AB, however, the individual will live in corporate-provided housing on-the-economy, off-base. Transportation to and from base will also be provided.As our Data Scientist, you will have the opportunity to:Conduct statistical analysis of structured and semi-structured data sets, including opinion research, social media-based big data, and various secondary-source indices.Provide analysis which will include presentation of basic descriptive statistics, longitudinal analysis, and hypothesis testing (including, but not limited to, non-parametric correlation and principal components analysis).Complete basic geospatial analysis with either ArcGIS or QGIS.Support assessments of the information environment, applying a combination of opinion research data, intelligence, operational reporting, and social media insights.Provide data visualization and quantitative analysis; manage and optimize existing databases, as well as potentially oversee vendor efforts to build new databases, as required by the customer.Prepare status reports, assess project issues and risks, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.Develop automated approaches leveraging artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML) and natural language processing (NLP) to streamline the input of operational assessment data into the Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE) system.Review/analyze statistical data received from team members, other agencies, and CCMD organic assets, and support social scientists in authoring summary reports and/or presenting oral briefings for senior leadership.Review empirical/quantitative studies conducted by similar organizations and determine reliability, validity, and other strength factors for potential use in theater.Contribute to methodology advancement for analyzing and extracting insights from large-scale qualitative and quantitative data sets to enhance comprehension of target audience behaviors and reactions.Work independently or in collaboration with social scientists, ORSAs, and other data scientists within and outside the CCMD Theater.Support Command assessments, conducting statistical analysis of primary and secondary-source opinion research projects, visualizing quantitative data (e.G., developing histograms, trend graphs, etc