Lead HUMINT Collection Manager

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Lead HUMINT Collection Manager to document customer intelligence needs and advise decision-makers on resource allocation. This role requires a current TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will draft reports, support HUMINT operations, and utilize analytical tools. Strong communication skills and experience with intelligence databases are essential. The position offers a target salary range of $112,000 to $179,000, based on experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a polygraph.
• Minimum of 8 years of applicable work experience.
• Capacity to adapt to changing situations and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Document customer intelligence information needs and identify gaps.
• Advise senior decision makers on application of assets and resources.
• Draft and deliver reports and briefings.

Skills

Analytic contacts throughout the Intelligence Community

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to work collaboratively with users and stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Intelligence databases and analytical tools

Job description

Lead HUMINT Collection Manager

Job Locations: US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Reston

Responsibilities

• Document customer intelligence information needs, identify gaps, evaluate reporting and collaborate with internal and external organizations.
• Advise senior decision makers on the application of assets, technical solutions, intelligence policy, and allocation of resources to meet national intelligence requirements.
• Draft and deliver reports and briefings.
• Work with sophisticated databases and computer systems.
• Participate in diverse committees and working groups.
• Provide operational support and serve as conduit for Officers and Consumers supporting HUMINT Operations.
• Format, review, quality control, and release Information Intelligence Reports (IIR) per policy and guidance.
• Coordinate collection issues, priorities, requirements, topics, and concerns to maximize mission impact.
• Provide detailed input to appropriate boards and panels.
• Represent defense HUMINT in agency, defense, and national forums.
• Conduct post-IIR publication review and annual IIR reconciliation.
• Maintain IIR reporting metrics to assist in the collection management mission.
• Utilize intelligence tools to review platform/collector performance.
• Task Intelligence Community Requirements (ICRs) and track Notices of Intelligence Potential (NIP).
• Provide input to integrated collection or operations strategy documents.
• Focus on the Strategic Intelligence Plan, National Intelligence Priority Framework, and National Collection HUMINT Directives.
• Align Program of Analysis Key Intelligence Questions to Lines of Effort (LOEs) for appropriate HUMINT collection requirements.
• Draft, edit, and provide input to Operation Directives or HUMINT Collection Requirements.
• Serve as technical team lead and represent the team’s work to leadership and customers.
• Travel required within the National Capital Region (NCR) as needed for customer or corporate requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of applicable work experience.
• Technical skills, knowledge, and experience to accomplish tasks with minimal oversight.
• Analytic contacts throughout the Intelligence Community (IC) and capabilities for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Leadership experience with a technical team.
• Experience developing and presenting technical briefs to leadership up to executive level.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Familiarity with intelligence databases, software, and analytical tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with users and stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Capacity to adapt to changing situations and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal in English), analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express multifaceted concepts.
• Ability to develop ideas in a logical sequence leading to validated conclusions.
• Working knowledge of PCs, Windows operating systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Law Enforcement, or related fields (highly desired).
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant training and certifications.
• Experience working in a customer environment.

Security Clearance

This Position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a polygraph. U.S. citizenship is required to hold this clearance.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. Salary is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, location, and contract considerations. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.