Europe Intelligence Team Lead Senior

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Washington, D.C. seeks a Senior Intelligence Team Lead to manage contract operations, ensuring quality performance and mentoring team members. This role requires 16 years of experience in intelligence analysis, proficiency in AI and ML, and the ability to oversee both employees and subcontractors.

The Team Lead collaborates with senior stakeholders to develop deliverables and meet contract requirements. The target salary range for this position is $176,000 - $282,000 based on experience and relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• 16 years of experience in all-source intelligence analysis.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in intelligence analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract operations, including staffing and oversight.
• Oversee both employees and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality performance.
• Collaborate with COTR and stakeholders on contract requirements.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Expert familiarity with threats to Europe and Eurasia

16 years of experience in all-source intelligence analysis

3 years of experience leading teams of intelligence analysts

Expert-level familiarity with ICD 203/206

Experience with AI and ML tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Large Language Model (LLM) platforms

AI-assisted collection triage tools

Job description

Responsibilities

The Senior Intelligence Team Leadis responsible forthe day-to‑day management of the contract, including staffing, financial oversight, and technical and programmatic reporting. This role oversees both employees and subcontractors and requiresproficiencyin managing LOE, completion, and cost reimbursable contract types. The Team Lead provides technical and administrative direction, ensures high-quality performance, and mentors team members.

The Team Lead will collaborate closely with the COTR and senior customer stakeholders tomaintaintechnical, cost, and schedule baselines, develop deliverables, define requirements, and set expectations.

Additionalresponsibilities may include:

• Ensuring successful technical, schedule, and cost performance in accordance with contract requirements and company policies
• Developing staffing plans, including skill mix and labor allocation
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring personnel as needed
• Assigning work, providing technical guidance, and reviewing deliverables
• Monitoring contracts, sub-contracts, and funding; preparing financial forecasts
• Preparing required reports at contract, project, and financial levels
• Coordinating onboarding activities, including security processing and administrative setup

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Expertfamiliarity with threats to theEurope and Eurasia area of responsibilitymission
• 16 years of experiencein all-source intelligence analysis
• 10+ yearsofdemonstratedexperience supporting Defense Intelligence Enterprise programs, including direct experience managing or overseeing intelligence analysis contracts and production requirements
• 3years' experienceleading and supervising teams of intelligence analysts, including assigning workloads, reviewing finished intelligence products for analytic rigor, and providing mentorship and performance evaluations
• Expert-level familiarity withICD 203/206(Analytic Standards), including sourcing, uncertainty, and analytic tradecraft standards;demonstratedability to enforce and evaluate compliance across subordinate analyst products
• Demonstrated experience integratingArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)tools and methodologies into all-source intelligence analysis workflows, including operationalizing AI-assisted collection triage, pattern-of-life analysis, and anomaly detection
• Hands-on experience withLarge Language Model (LLM)platforms (e.g., GPT-based tools, classified AI environments) applied to intelligence summarization, entity extraction, document exploitation, and automated reporting pipelines
• Working knowledge ofdefense andproduction productlines andstandards, and customer requirements across the Combatant Command (CCMD) and National Intelligence Community (IC) enterprise
• Expert knowledge ofcustomer processes, programs, and policiesacross the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, including familiarity with OUSD(I&S), CCMD J2 requirements, and IC analytic community standards
• Proven ability tocommunicate complex AI/ML-enabled analytic findingsto senior and executive-level government officials through clear, logical, and concise written products and oral briefings
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills withdemonstratedability tointerface effectively acrossall levels of government, including SES, Flag Officer, and Senior Executive stakeholders, via written and oral forums
• Ability to research andevaluate emerging AI/ML technologiesfor integration into intelligence workflows, including participation in pilot programs, capability assessments, and analytic modernization initiatives

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Intelligence Studies, Data Science, Computer Science, Political Science, or equivalent)

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.