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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Computer Scientist - Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) Ov - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Compression, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Information Model, Information Sciences, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9070452/senior-computer-scientist-quality-assurance-framework-qaf-ov ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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., 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. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Architecting the Future: Leveraging AI, Cloud, and Data for Business Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1096-architecting-the-future-leveraging-ai-cloud-and-data-for-business-success) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)