Analytic Methodologist – Strategy Synchronizing

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Analytic Methodologist to help USCYBERCOM J2 build and advance analytic strategies for the Defense Intelligence Enterprise for Cyber (DIE-C) at Fort Meade, MD. The role sits at the intersection of methodology, strategy, and intelligence integration, translating strategic intent into actionable analytic approaches.

You will deconstruct complex intelligence questions, develop framing frameworks, and ensure synchronization across strategic, operational, and tactical levels in

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Experience: 12 years w/o a degree / 10 years with AS/AA / 8 years with BS/BA / 6 years with MS/MA / 3 years with PhD.
• Knowledge of analytic methodology development, DIE frameworks, IC/DoD classification guidelines.
• Proven ability to produce timely, logical analytic reports and strategy documents in MS Office formats.
• Skilled at evaluating and synthesizing information using structured analytic techniques.
• Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations across disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to explain complex concepts to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support development of analytic strategies for the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE).
• Deconstruct key intelligence questions and recommend analytic methodologies.
• Develop data schemas to structure observations and support visualization.
• Support framework development for Cyber DIE (DIE-C).
• Promote J2 synchronization across strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
• Plan and guide long-term growth strategy for DIE-C.
• Deconflict processes to mature DIE-C.
• Support Foreign Materiel acquisition, exploitation, and programs.
• Collaborate with IC counterparts and USCYBERCOM staff to advance analytics.
• Author and maintain Operating Instructions for command-wide programs.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Experience-based seniority (12y w/o a

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Intellipedia

Palantir

IC analytic platforms

Job description

What You Bring

Required:

• ActiveTop 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 analytic methodology development, DIE frameworks, and IC/DoD classification guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and strategy documents in Microsoft Office formats
• Proficiency evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information using structured analytic techniques
• Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations across disciplines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills — including the ability to communicate complex methodological concepts to senior leadership

Preferred

• Background in analytic methodology development, structured analytic techniques, or intelligence strategy
• Experience withDefense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE)frameworks and synchronization processes
• Familiarity withForeign Materiel Exploitation (FME)programs and acquisition processes
• Experience withIntellipedia, Palantir, or other IC analytic platforms
• Knowledge ofDIE-Cyber (DIE-C)maturation processes and cyber intelligence integration
• 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)
• Demonstrated experience in Foreign Materiel acquisition or exploitation

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.

The Defense Intelligence Enterprise doesn't synchronize itself. Peraton is looking for anAnalytic Methodologistto helpUSCYBERCOM J2build, shape, and advance the analytic strategies that keep the Defense Intelligence Enterprise for Cyber (DIE-C) aligned and effective at Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you'll work at the intersection of methodology, strategy, and intelligence integration — deconstructing complex key intelligence questions, developing the frameworks that structure how the command approaches them, and ensuring J2's analytic efforts remain synchronized across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. This is a senior, conceptually demanding role for professionals who can operate comfortably with ambiguity, think in systems, and translate strategic intent into actionable analytic approaches.

What You'll Do

• Support development of analytic strategies to resolveDefense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE)key intelligence mission-driven requirements
• Work with ambiguous information to deconstruct key intelligence questions and recommend appropriate analytic methodologies
• Develop data schemas to structure observations and support visualization of applicable data
• Provide support in developing the intelligence support framework for theDefense Intelligence Enterprise for Cyber (DIE-C)
• Shape and promote J2 synchronization and integration acrossstrategic, operational, and tactical levels
• Plan, guide, coordinate, and support execution of the long-term growth strategy for DIE-C
• Identify, coordinate, and deconflict processes to support the maturation of DIE-C
• Support all Foreign Materiel acquisition, exploitation, and programs
• Collaborate with IC counterparts and USCYBERCOM staff to advance analytic methodology across the enterprise
• Author and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives

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