Source Analyst – Production/Hard Target, Senior
Listed on 2026-07-26
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Data Analyst
What You Bring
Required:
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
- Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/ AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD
- Working knowledge of all-source analytic concepts, SIGINT analysis, IC/DoD classification guidelines, and structured analytic techniques
- Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, assessments, and briefing materials in Microsoft Office formats
- Proficiency evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information, recognizing nuances and resolving contradictions
- Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations across technical sensors and HUMINT sources
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated grammar proficiency
Preferred:
- Experience with SIGINT production tools and databases in a hard target or cyber intelligence context
- Background in Hard Target analysis,Space/Counterspaceintelligence, or advanced cyber threat characterization
- Experience with:
Tripwire, Intellipedia, Palantir, MIDB, CyberCOP, Microsoft One Note - Familiarity with:
Target Knowledge Base, Cyber Threat Matrix, AMHS, WISE, Fox Trail, CENTAUR, ispace, Pathfinder - Experience producing products in accordance withICD 203, 206, 208, and
209standards - 12+ yearsof relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
- Master's degreein a related field —ora Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)
- DoD Directive 8570.01 IAT Level 1orIAM Level 1certification
Peraton drives missions of consequence — protecting and promoting U.S. national security at the highest levels. As part of our team, you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the intelligence community, tackling complex problems that matter. We offer a culture that values your expertise and invests in your growth.
Some of the most complex and consequential intelligence targets in the world operate in space — and in the cyber domain that supports it. Peraton is looking for aSenior All-Source Analyst with Hard Target expertise to bring that specialized focus toUSCYBERCOM J2at Fort Meade, MD.
Building on a strong all-source analytic foundation, you'll leverage SIGINT production tools and capabilities to identify, develop, and characterize cyber threats with emphasis on Space and Counterspacepriorities. You'll integrate across the all-source analytic enterprise, produce GO/FO-level briefings, and deliver intelligence products that directly shape USCYBERCOM's understanding of the most technically sophisticated adversary capabilities. If you have the SIGINT tradecraft and hard target background to operate at this level, this role was built for you.
WhatYou'll Do
- Conduct all-source analysis from multiple intelligence disciplines to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain national security issues and cyber threats
- Research and analyze selectors of interest utilizingSIGINT production tools and capabilities
- Identify, develop, and characterize cyber threats through analysis and exploitation of SIGINT information
- Support Hard Targetinitiatives with emphasis on Space and Counterspacepriorities in accordance with DoD and Presidential directives
- Integrate with the all-source analytic enterprise to deliver operational outcomes by leveraging SIGINT tools and databases
- Produce finished intelligence products adhering toICD 203analytic standards, requiring minimal corrections from DIA analytic reviewers
- Provide all-sourceJIPOEsupport to offensive and defensive cyber operations(OCO/DCO) planning and develop cyber-related intelligence estimates
- Develop and present intelligence briefings to USCYBERCOM staff up to General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) level
- Establish and maintain communications with IC counterparts, USCYBERCOM service components, and partner organizations
- Respond promptly to J2 and USCYBERCOM staff Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Author and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives
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