Hiring: AI / Data Analyst Company: Peraton Location: Herndon, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:06:25 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI, LLM, Microsoft Excel, NLP, Python, RAG, SQL, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Master's degree and 10 years of experience or Associate's degree and 14 years of experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years' experience. •12 years of experience or Master's degree and 10 years of experience or Associate's degree and 14 years of experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years' experience. Required Skills: •At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it. •Peraton is seeking a talented •To support the development and application of AI-enabled solutions within a mission-focused environment. In this role, you will work with modern Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and cloud-based AI technologies to turn complex data into intelligent, scalable applications. •This position is required to be 100% on-site located in Herndon, VA. •Collect, organize, manipulate, and analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. •Evaluate large and diverse datasets to identify patterns, trends, relationships, anomalies, and potential risks. •Actively facilitate and support use of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to analyze, summarize, categorize, and extract insights from information. •Develop and refine prompts to improve the quality and accuracy of AI-generated results. Qualifications: •Background as an Intelligence Analyst, All-Source Analyst, Data Analyst, Research Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or similar analytical professional. •Operational familiarity with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), or AI-assisted analytical tools. •Demonstrated experience working with and manipulating large, complex, or diverse datasets from multiple sources. •Proficiency with common data analysis and productivity tools such as Microsoft Excel and related reporting or visualization applications. •Understanding of data governance, information security, privacy, and Responsible AI principles. •Relevant professional experience in intelligence analysis, all-source analysis, data analysis, research, business intelligence, operations analysis, or a related analytical discipline. Compensation: •$135,000 - $216,000 / year •Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!