Senior Computer Scientist - Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) Oversight & Monitoring

Peraton

$112K — $179K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 17+ years of experience, or a Master's with 12+ years.
  • Proficient in algorithm development and software practices.
  • Strong analysis and critical thinking for interpreting complex data.
  • Experienced in Quality Assurance Framework and standards.
  • Familiar with advanced analytics, machine learning, and data integration.
  • Knowledgeable about intelligence databases and analytical tools.
  • Effective collaboration with users and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and operate data systems and software for military intelligence.
  • Utilize complex scientific techniques including AI and machine learning for data analysis.
  • Create compelling visual and narrative presentations of technical findings.
  • Implement testing and evaluation protocols for system performance validation.
  • Collaborate with statisticians to refine statistical models and methods.
  • Analyze results from evaluations and recommend improvements.
  • Design maintenance schedules to ensure AI system robustness.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching.
  • Professional development opportunities and learning resources.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton has an opportunity for you to join our military intelligence program(s) of record to deliver, operate and sustain modernized, transformed data science/ data analysis environments worldwide that enable speedy and precise decision making to warfighters.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Computer Scientist - Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) Oversight & Management utilizes expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining data systems and software to create and maintain these systems, develop new technologies and algorithms, and solve complex computing and data system problems. This position will focus on QAF Oversight & Monitoring. Responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

Computer Science specific:
  • Employ mathematics, statics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and/or other scientific techniques.
  • Correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products.
  • Assess trends for existing data to identify and leverage other data sources.
  • Develop and utilize machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open-source capabilities.
  • Integrate or code algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
  • Make best practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints.
  • Employ data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development.
  • Employ exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data.
  • Prepare products to describe and document findings and activities.


QAF Oversight & Monitoring specific:
  • Design and execute Testing, Evaluation, Verification, and Validation (TEVV) protocols.
  • Evaluate the performance, robustness, and fairness of AI systems in all source analysis contexts.
  • Collaborate with the Statistician/Mathematician to develop and apply statistical models and methods.
  • Analyze TEVV results and identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and implement corrective actions to address TEVV findings.
  • Ensure AI system performance and robustness.
  • Develop and implement AI system maintenance schedules.
  • Ensure continued system performance and robustness.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, with a minimum of 17 years of experience or Master's degree with a minimum of 12 years of work experience.
  • Experienced in algorithm development, data structures, and software development practices.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
  • Experienced in utilization of the Quality Assurance Framework and standards.
  • Experienced in advanced analytics, machine learning, and data integration methodologies.
  • Experienced with intelligence databases, software, and analytical tools.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with users and stakeholders.
  • Capacity to adapt to changing situations to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience working in the customer environment is preferred.


Security Clearance:

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

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