Intelligence Analyst

Responsibilities

As an Intel Analyst supporting a national defense program space warfighting mission, you will be responsible for providing actionable data through briefed intelligence reports that inform decision-makers and broader Intelligence Community of counterspace (kinetic and non-kinetic) threats and assessed vulnerabilities to space & ground assets conducting 24/7 mission protection operations. This Intel Analyst position is best filled by an expert on terrestrial and on-orbit counterspace threats, capable of guiding research and shaping assessments with team members working in a space operations-focused Intelligence Division. You will work closely with flight safety and mission protection staff and support Indication & Warning (I&W) system integration efforts that progress database accuracy and efficiencies in mission execution. Additionally, the successful candidate will continuously endeavor to close organizational knowledge gaps in an ever-changing space domain environment via committed collaboration, expert collection analysis and balanced resource tasking.

• Apply advanced Intel analysis skills to lead team tasks and disseminate actionable space intel to decision-makers across six geographically separated space operations centers
• Research and employ an operational mindset when developing intel assessments and build solutions toward improved organizational space domain awareness
• Lead training development efforts and advise strategic and exercise planning events
• Collaborate frequently across divisions (i.e., flight safety, plans, mission protection, strategy and plans, engineering etc.) and respond to object and assessment inquiries
• Maintain data resources and system expertise to execute real world event procedures
• Shape confident intel assessments and warn of threats to mission critical space and ground assets; develop new tactics, techniques and procedures TTPs for operations
• Lead and/or attend meetings as required; provide space intelligence knowledge as a resource to senior military and civilian government customers

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***

Qualifications

• 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD; 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree 
• Experience working in an intelligence community and/or military intel career field 
• Experience working Defensive Space Control, Intelligence Analysis roles
• Advanced knowledge of foreign/domestic space & ground system threat capabilities
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly

Preferred:

• Expert-level knowledge of foreign/domestic space & ground system threat capabilities
• 2+ years’ prior National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) experience
• Intermediate or advanced understanding of orbital mechanics and mission applications
• Previous participation in joint, interagency-level exercise planning and execution
• Willingness to perform shift work and certify in 24/7 Intel Duty Officer ops position

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

$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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.