Source Analyst - Generative AI Platform Power User

About the Role

Peraton Labs is seeking an All-Source Analyst to serve as a power user and mission-facing operator of a customer deployed Generative AI Platform. The role sits at the intersection of analytical tradecraft, operational workflow execution, and hands‑on use of AI-enabled tools to produce timely, high‑quality analytical products and mission insights. The analyst will leverage the platform to address real-world analytical questions, support decision‑makers, and demonstrate the operational value of AI‑augmented analysis.

• Conduct all‑source analysis using the Generative AI Platform, leveraging agentic workflows, structured retrieval, data fusion, and AI‑assisted analytical tools to produce mission‑relevant assessments and products
• Serve as a power user of the platform—deeply learning its capabilities, identifying optimal workflows, and pushing the boundaries of AI‑augmented analytical tradecraft
• Translate complex analytical questions into structured platform workflows, leveraging natural language interfaces, agent configurations, data queries, and multi‑step analytical processes
• Synthesize information from diverse structured and unstructured sources to produce clear, well‑sourced, and defensible analytical products
• Evaluate and validate AI‑generated outputs, applying analytical rigor and subject matter judgment to ensure accuracy, relevance, and appropriate sourcing
• Provide continuous feedback to engineering and product teams on platform usability, workflow effectiveness, capability gaps, and mission‑relevant improvement opportunities
• Develop and refine reusable analytical workflows, templates, prompt strategies, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency across the analyst user base
• Support the creation of demonstrations, pilot use cases, and mission‑relevant proof‑of‑concept workflows that showcase platform value to stakeholders
• Collaborate with other analysts, engineers, and mission stakeholders to identify high‑value analytical use cases and help prioritize platform development
• Help define and document concepts of employment, analytical workflows, evaluation criteria, and operational procedures for AI‑augmented analysis
• Support training, onboarding, and enablement of new platform users by sharing expertise, best practices, and lessons learned
• Contribute to the development of quality assurance and evaluation frameworks for AI‑assisted analytical products

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, National Security Studies, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in all-source analysis, intelligence analysis, research analysis, operational analysis, or related analytical roles
• Demonstrated experience producing structured analytical products from diverse data sources, including open source, structured databases, and unstructured text
• Strong critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess source reliability and information credibility
• Experience working with analytical tools, platforms, or technologies that support data retrieval, visualization, structured analysis, or report generation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, and well‑organized analytical products and briefings
• Comfort operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments where tools and workflows are actively being developed and refined
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with technical teams, providing clear feedback on platform capabilities and analytical needs
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain public trust suitability

• Prior experience in intelligence community, defense, law enforcement, homeland security, or other mission-driven analytical environments
• Hands‑on experience with AI-enabled analytical tools, large language models, agentic AI platforms, or AI‑assisted research and analysis workflows
• Experience with prompt engineering, workflow configuration, or natural language interaction with AI systems in an analytical context
• Familiarity…