China Intelligence Lead — Strategy, Delivery & Mentorship

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior China Intelligence Team Lead to manage a major program, staffing, and deliverables. You will lead a team of analysts and subcontractors, coordinate with the COTR and customer leadership, and ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance in line with contract requirements.

The role emphasizes experience with All-Source intelligence, AI/ML tools, and defense intelligence enterprise standards, with active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in all-source intelligence analysis with 3 years in supervisory capacity

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract operations including staffing and financial management
• Oversee employees and subcontractors and direct work across technical and administrative areas
• Coordinate with COTR and customer decision makers to maintain baselines and deliverables
• Prepare staffing plans and forecasts of program financial performance
• Recruit, interview, and hire staff as needed and provide mentorship
• Ensure compliance with ICD 203/206 analytic standards and security requirements

Skills

Team leadership

Staffing planning

Forecasting

AI/ML integration

LLM platforms

Customer briefings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies / Data Science / CS / Political Science

Tools

Palantir

Analyst Notebook

Intelink

Job description

Peraton seeks a Senior China Intelligence Team Lead to manage a major program, staffing, and deliverables. You will lead a team of analysts and subcontractors, coordinate with the COTR and customer leadership, and ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance in line with contract requirements.

The role emphasizes experience with All-Source intelligence, AI/ML tools, and defense intelligence enterprise standards, with active TS/SCI clearance.