All-Source Analyst - Production/Hard Target, Senior

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior All-Source Analyst with Hard Target expertise to join USCYBERCOM J2 at Fort Meade, MD. You will perform all-source analysis to identify, develop and characterize cyber threats with emphasis on Space and Counterspace priorities, leveraging SIGINT tools.

You will integrate across the analytic enterprise, produce GO/FO-level briefings, and deliver intelligence products shaping USCYBERCOM's understanding of advanced adversaries.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Extensive experience in all-source analysis and SIGINT concepts.
• Ability to produce timely analytic reports and briefs.
• Strong evaluation of multiple information sources.
• Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analysis from multiple disciplines to assess national security issues and cyber threats.
• Research selectors of interest using SIGINT production tools and capabilities.
• Identify, develop, and characterize cyber threats via SIGINT information.
• Support Hard Target initiatives with emphasis on Space/Counterspace priorities.
• Integrate with all-source enterprise to deliver operational outcomes using SIGINT data.
• Produce finished intelligence products to ICD 203 standards with minimal edits.
• Provide JIPOE support to offensive and defensive cyber operations planning.
• Develop and present intelligence briefings to USCYBERCOM staff up to GO/FO level.

Skills

All-Source Analysis

SIGINT Analysis

Briefing Materials

Microsoft Office

Analytic Reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Tripwire

Intellipedia

Palantir

MIDB

CyberCOP

Microsoft OneNote

Job description

All-Source Analyst - Production/Hard Target, Senior

Job Locations: US-MD-Fort Meade

Requisition ID: 2026-169039

Position Category: Intel and Threat Analysis

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

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 a Senior All-Source Analyst with Hard Target expertise to bring that specialized focus to USCYBERCOM J2 at 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 Counterspace priorities. 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.

What You'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 utilizing SIGINT production tools and capabilities
• Identify, develop, and characterize cyber threats through analysis and exploitation of SIGINT information
• Support Hard Target initiatives with emphasis on Space and Counterspace priorities 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 to ICD 203 analytic standards, requiring minimal corrections from DIA analytic reviewers
• Provide all-source JIPOE support 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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Qualifications

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/Counterspace intelligence, or advanced cyber threat characterization
• Experience with: Tripwire, Intellipedia, Palantir, MIDB, CyberCOP, Microsoft OneNote
• Familiarity with: Target Knowledge Base, Cyber Threat Matrix, AMHS, WISE, FoxTrail, CENTAUR, ispace, Pathfinder
• Experience producing products in accordance with ICD 203, 206, 208, and 209 standards
• 12+ years of relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
• Master's degree in a related field - or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)
• DoD Directive 8570.01 IAT Level 1 or IAM Level 1 certification

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.

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.