China Culture & Geopolitics Intelligence Analyst

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Socio-Cultural Analyst at Fort Meade, MD to translate meaning beyond words, applying cultural context and intelligence tradecraft to understand Chinese threats in cyber and information domains.

You will work with USCYBERCOM J2X, deliver translations, conduct research, HUMINT collection, and contribute to target analysis and operations planning, supporting national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Native-level Chinese proficiency
• ILR/DLPT Level 4 in Chinese
• Strong bilingual communication in English and Chinese
• Experience in HUMINT collection and cultural analysis

Responsibilities

• Translate meaning beyond words with deep cultural context for Chinese geopolitics and cyber operations
• Provide nuanced cultural analysis to inform operational and strategic decisions
• Conduct research, HUMINT collection, and target analysis on Chinese actors and networks
• Produce accurate translations of transcripts, video, and audio materials (Chinese to English)
• Support CI/HUMINT operations under USCYBERCOM J2X and assist in dissemination of intelligence

Skills

Native-level Chinese proficiency

Bilingual English/Chinese

Cultural analysis

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years senior-level experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Socio-Cultural Analyst at Fort Meade, MD to translate meaning beyond words, applying cultural context and intelligence tradecraft to understand Chinese threats in cyber and information domains.

You will work with USCYBERCOM J2X, deliver translations, conduct research, HUMINT collection, and contribute to target analysis and operations planning, supporting national security objectives.