Source Analyst SME

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, Peraton protects the nation and allies by delivering trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies. The company partners with essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced All Source Analyst to join our team at Lackland AFB supporting 16th Air Force (16 AF). The All‑Source Analyst will provide advanced intelligence analysis, fusion, and tradecraft support to the 16 AF leadership, Operations Center, and subordinate units to help solve complex problems for warfighters worldwide. This role requires expertise in integrating and analyzing data from multiple intelligence sources to deliver strategic‑level insights that support subordinate mission objectives.

• Conduct single/multi‑discipline ISR analysis and multi‑intelligence fusion to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Perform analytical trade‑craft support, including the development of intelligence products, and comprehensive analysis for ISR problem sets.
• Guide and direct multi‑discipline ISR collection management activities supporting the organizational mission.
• Monitor organizational compliance and responsiveness to multi‑discipline intelligence requirements, standards, and wing customer requests for information (RFI).
• Provide executive‑level oversight by validating and enforcing standardized procedural instructions across the ISR enterprise.
• Draft staff guidance, identify gaps in current policies or architectures (CONOPS/TTPs), and research new analytic outreach opportunities to strengthen the Air Force’s role within the Intelligence Community.
• Ensure compliance with all security protocols and classification guidelines.
• Travel may be required (up to 15%).

• Minimum fifteen years of experience conducting relevant analysis, with at least a portion within the last two years.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution, or bachelor’s degree plus an additional five years of related expert experience (total twenty years) as a substitute for the master’s degree.
• Proficiency in single/multi‑discipline ISR analysis and multi‑intelligence fusion.
• Completion of an all‑source analysis training course or specialized intelligence certification.
• Proficiency with analytical tools, databases, and software used in ISR operations.
• Strong understanding of intelligence collection platforms and processes, and of the mission for the 16 AF and subordinate units.
• Exceptional analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for producing high‑quality intelligence products.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

• Experience at the number or Air Force or Air Operations Center level(s).
• Knowledge of multi‑domain/cross‑domain operational planning.
• Proficiency with advanced analytical trade‑craft techniques and methodologies.
• Prior experience mentoring or training junior analysts.

• Be part of a mission‑critical team supporting the U.S. Air Force’s ISR operations.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment at Lackland AFB, TX.
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence community.

Target salary range: $112,000–$179,000, based on experience and qualifications. Compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, short/long‑term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k) matching, paid time off for vacation, and company paid holidays.

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