Job DetailsJob Location: Anywhere USA, VA 22314Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $155,000.00 - $185,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: Professional ServicesCurrently, RG is looking to hire a Data Science Lead. The Data Science Lead is an exempt customer-facing business professional that provides a variety of services directly related to the customer’s overarching mission. Additionally, the Data Science Lead will be responsible for: Providing advanced analytics, ML model design, technical leadership. Collecting, analyzing and interpreting large data sets to identify trends, patterns, and provide key business insights. Performs data mining, cleaning, and aggregation processes to prepare data, implement data models, conduct analysis, and develop databases. Develops insights and reports from multiple structured and unstructured data sources using programming, statistical, and analytical techniques and tools. Maintains continuous collaboration with teams to understand the underlying purpose, focus, and objective of each data analysis project to ensure alignment and support. Designs, develops, and implements the most valuable data-driven solutions for the organization. Works autonomously, but may provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Required Skills The Data Science Lead is an experienced visualization professional who combines technical expertise with design sensibility. This individual translates complex data into clear visual stories that drive operational decision-making. QualificationsRequired Experience To be successful in this role, all candidates must meet the below qualifications to be considered. Master's degree in computer science, information systems, design, or a related field 10+ years of data science experience Ability to travel 5% to Jacksonville, FL and/or Fairfax, VA Current NACI or ability to obtain Bring the WOW Factor In addition to our core requirements that are an absolute must for this role, we want to highlight some of the qualifications that we consider to “Bring the WOW Factor”. Below are some of those “WOW Factors” that we would love to have, but that are not considered hard requirements to do the job. Experience working in the Navy Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Physical Requirements & Disclaimer Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. EOE, including disability/vets

Responsibilities The Office of Space Weather Observations (SWO) under NESDIS is responsible for advancing space weather observational capabilities to meet NOAA programmatic needs. NOAA’s Space Weather Next (SWX) program maintains and extends space weather observations from various vantage points, selected to most efficiently provide comprehensive knowledge of the Sun and the near-Earth space environment needed to protect our technological infrastructure.  The Space Weather Ground Services (SWGS) is responsible for comprehensive ground services for all SWX projects, ensuring successful implementation and operation of observing assets and ensuring the continuity of space weather measurements made by SWFO-L1 and the GOES-R series satellites.  The SWGS Mission Operations Services (MOS) program must provide a full mission satellite command and control solution to support the L1 Series with two new independently launched observatories. Overview: Peraton seeks a Configuration & Data Management specialist to support a new satellite ground system development program supporting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The candidate will be part of a team that is responsible for maintaining the technical integrity, traceability and control of all program artifacts throughout the full system lifecycle - from system architecture and design through integration, accreditation, delivery, and operational sustainment.  This role requires close collaboration with other program functional elements including Cyber Engineering, Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT), Software Engineering, Networks, Infrastructure, Systems Architects, Operations and program leadership to ensure disciplined configuration control, accurate documentation and compliance with all contractual and program requirements. - Supports creation and delivery of contractor deliverable (CDRLs), completed reports, change requests, and documents under configuration control follow established workflows and processes as described in the SWFO CM procedures. - Support the change control process and identifies and prepares change requests. - Controls changes to product requirements, design, documentation, and implementation via configuration control boards (CCBs) in coordination with the program team to determine the effect on the end product design and function and determines and prepares any necessary documentation. - Uses CM tools (Atlassian Jira and Confluence); and configuration auditing scripts to monitor changes to operating systems, software, configuration setting, GFP, COTS products, applications, and firmware - Performs configuration audits to ensure compliance with the published baseline, addressing Technical Requirements (TRs), Configuration Change Requests (CCRs), and Discrepancy Reports (DRs), documentation, release notes, and delivery media, documenting differences as DRs per program requirements. - Develops document and drawing trees - Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable - Designs, develops, automates, and maintains productivity tools using programming, databases or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development. - Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support software product development and use - May provide guidance or training to other team members on the use of configuration management tools  **This position is contingent on contract award.** #SWOMOS Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 3 years with MS/MA - 9 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree - Strong understanding of configuration control processes, version management, and technical documentation governance.  - Experience working with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Insight, Confluence, Risk Register, Crucible, etc - Proficiency in NASA-STD-0005 (Configuration Management) and NOAA/NESDIS procedural directives for CM/DM - Ability to manage hardware, software, and firmware configuration items (CIs) from development through deployment and operations - Experience working in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments or similar Agile methodologies.  - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Experience working within a distributed virtual team environment, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices - Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to foster strong relationships with coworkers and vendors - Highly organized with strong attention to detail - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to dynamically tailor communications effectively to different levels of the organization - Ability to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance – US Citizenship is required Desired Qualifications: - Experience supporting NOAA, NASA, or national space mission programs, particularly ground systems. - Prior experience with CM / DM processes for new programs or large system deployments. - Active Public Trust clearance. Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our Careers page. The Role in Brief: Senior Data Engineer The Senior Data Engineer, also referred to across the team as the Data Solutions Lead (DSL), will design, implement, manage and improve on data integration, warehousing, and analytics solutions for internal and external partners. In so doing, the DSL is responsible for maintaining EAB’s best practices as they guide users’ interaction with EAB Technology, manage their requirements, integrate data from their applications to power EAB services and products, and render all required technical services and consulting to ensure data are returned in a useful, insightful, and consistent manner. We're looking for a leader who can operate at the intersection of data, product, and customer outcomes, understanding not just how systems are built, but how they deliver real value in practice. This position is ideally based out of EAB’s Washington, D.C. office or Richmond, VA office. It is also open to remote work within the continental U.S. This hire may be required to travel to EAB’s central office in Washington, D.C. on a quarterly basis, and occasionally visit partners to firm up engagement and kick off high-touch projects. The current travel expectation does not exceed 12 days a year. This position is also posted at the Principal Data Engineer level; candidates are being considered at both levels for the current opening. Primary Responsibilities: - Lead project discovery for reporting and data solutions by facilitating external stakeholder calls, translating business questions into structured data needs and acceptance criteria, mapping data elements, identifying gaps and risks, and producing clear functional and technical requirements to guide design, build, and validation. - Support and advise technical leaders on system design and warehouse best practices, guiding teams and partners through complex data mapping and reconciliation challenges - Design end-to-end integration and analytic solutions including ETL pipelines, integrations between different platforms, data quality and freshness validations, and business intelligence visualizations - Independently break down, estimate, design, plan and deliver medium and large sized data-driven projects - Understand and communicate base integration requirements on applications interfacing between on-premise and cloud architecture, especially on AWS - Codify high-performing SQL for scalable data transformation to support replicable data pipelines - Identify, investigate, and resolve performance and production issues, proactively recognizing recurring patterns and developing scalable solutions to prevent future occurrences - Ensure high-quality deliverables by partnering with project teams to maintain accuracy, meet requirements, and drive measurable impact - Guide junior engineers on tasks and unit projects - Collaborate with development team and product managers to enhance existing product capabilities and develop new solutions Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience - 4+ years of advanced SQL programming experience, all syntaxes allowed, Postgres preferred - 2+ years of basic Python programming experience on relational data management, including popular data management libraries - 2+ years of cloud architecture scoping, design, and implementation work, AWS preferred - Deep understanding of how data flows across systems - Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyze problems and solve them creatively - Experience writing and code-reviewing complex stored procedures - Ability to ensure data integrity using standard rules, procedures, testing and validation - Detail-oriented with ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities - Strong communication skills Ideal Qualifications: - Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience - Experience communicating with external stakeholders and executives to strengthen integration of data systems, translate business needs into measurable impact, and advise on data enhancements and improvements - Practical knowledge of how data warehouses are utilized and designed - SPM certifications or demonstrated planning, organizing and time management skills - Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with teammates to accomplish common goals in a fast-paced environment - Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. Compensation: The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $85,500 – $110,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role. This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Benefits: Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible - 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays - Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each) - 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution - Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans - Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family - Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation - Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance - Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents - Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel - Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members - Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance - Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program - Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits. This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

• Support the delivery of customer-facing data shares and listings across platforms • Build an understanding of customer use cases and how Lightcast data is consumed across external data platforms • Translate requirements into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria • Support backlog prioritization and ensure engineering teams are unblocked and delivering against roadmap commitments • Maintain and publish datasets across Snowflake Secure Shares/Marketplace, Databricks Delta Sharing, BigQuery Analytics Hub, and S3 delivery • Ensure data listings and entitlements are accurate and delivered within SLAs • Support the definition and maintenance of data contracts, including schemas, versioning, and deprecation processes • Monitor data quality (freshness, null values, duplicates) and flag issues • Contribute to product launches through documentation, changelogs, and internal enablement