Entry Level Computer Science Research Jobs in St Louis, MO

Peraton is currently hiring an Operations Research Analyst (with Working Knowledge of AI Tools for Regression Testing) - Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) for the Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) at USTRANSCOM. 

Location: On-site at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

Peraton is seeking an Operations Research Analyst to join our mission to provide analytical support to improve the nation's ability to move and sustain forces globally, leveraging platforms such as Maven Smart System and Palantir Foundry.

In this position, you will:

• Provide support for Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation (RDT&E) for Modeling, Simulation & Optimization (MS&O) applications and prototypes produced in support of or being adapted for JDDE movement processes.
• Support data analysis to ensure all designated ongoing and future RDT&E, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) MS&O applications progress to meet USTRANSCOM objectives.
• Provide tool design, testing, and development expertise for MS&O capability development and implementation, with a focus on regression testing as new code is rolled out.
• Assist with integration and transition of designated MS&O prototypes to support USTRANSCOM operational processes as required.
• Write reports documenting data analysis, tool design and development, and test results.
• Analyze operational activities to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making through the application of logic, scientific, and economic disciplines and techniques.
• Devise modeling and measuring techniques; utilize mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques (linear programming, game theory, probability theory, symbolic language, etc.), and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines.
• Use Maven Smart System and Palantir Foundry for scripting and automating regression tests to ensure the reliability of legacy code as new code is deployed.
• Apply a working knowledge of AI tools to write scripts for regression testing, leveraging available libraries and platforms to automate and validate code changes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Computer Science, or similar fields and a minimum of 2 years of experience. 
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience 
  • Experience using Maven Smart System and/or Palantir Foundry for data analysis or testing.
  • Working knowledge of AI tools and scripting languages (such as Python or R) for regression testing and automation.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative reasoning, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with MS Excel.
• Familiarity with the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise either as a former operator, planner, or enabling support function.
• Enjoy working in a team environment with frequent customer contact and have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance (Interim Secret to start)
  • Ability to obtain a final Top Secret (TS)/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Master's degree.
• Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Computer Science, or similar fields.
• Advanced familiarity with JDDE.
• Experience with Python programming for scripting and testing.
• Experience with MS Office including MS Teams.
• Experience with R programming language.
• Experience writing and automating regression tests using AI tools within Maven Smart System and Palantir Foundry.

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.