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**About Peraton**
**Responsibilities**
In 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 also provided.**
**As our Data Scientist you will have the opportunity to**:
- Conducting statistical analysis of structured and semi-structured data sets, to include 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 (to include, but not limited to, non-parametric correlation and principal components analysis).
- Complete basic geospatial analysis with either ArcGIS or QGIS.
- 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.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**:
- Master's degree in a data science-related degree (e.g., mathematics, statistics, computer science) and 8 years of relevant experience or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.
- The ability to work on a team in a collaborative environment is a requirement.
- Work / research history demonstrating applied experience with data science approaches.
- Statistical package expertise in IBM SPSS/PASW, R, STATA or MS Excel statistics.
- Willing and able to relocate to Qatar for the duration of the position.
- Willing and able to travel within the CCMD area of responsibility as required by the program.
- Current TS/SCI clearance.
- Must be able to meet Qatar Visa Requirements
- Must have valid US passport with two years minimum remaining before expiration
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- PhD in a data science-related degree.
- Experiences with machine learning, natural language processing, writing Python script, and cloud computing strongly desired.
- Geospatial analytic package expertise (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.)
- Joint intelligence or operational experience with U.S. Geographical Combatant Commands.
- Prior experience working the CCMD-based problem sets.
- Experience with campaign / operational assessments.
- Should also be comfortable working with military planners to break down and synthesize data in a fashion that best informs plans and operations.
OPIAS
**Target Salary Range**
$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
**SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range**
**EEO**
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
**Our Values**
**Benefits**
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We're fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.
- Paid Time-Off and Holidays
- Retirement
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Career Development
- Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Financing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Additional Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Care
**GROUP ID**: 91005870
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