Mission Engineer and Integrator

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mission Engineer and Integrator to provide technical expertise and support for CI risk management within foreign intelligence operations. You will analyze requirements, define concepts of operations, and support the development of new systems and procedures.

Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required, with 8+ years of related experience when holding a BS/BA, or more with higher degrees. The role is based in the United States and offers a competitive salary range with potential

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Minimum of 8 years with a BS/BA; minimum of 6 years with an MS/MA; minimum of 3 years with PhD.

Responsibilities

• Assist sponsor personnel with risk management and governance responsibilities.
• Analyze situational conditions to identify technologies, capabilities, systems, and equipment meeting operational requirements.
• Support generation and updates to concepts of operations.
• Provide input to development of new systems, capabilities and equipment.
• Offer tradecraft recommendations and best practices during operations planning, assessment and approvals.
• Ensure constraints are communicated and addressed in planning and execution.
• Perform trade studies from testing and evaluation lessons and provide modification recommendations.
• Support development of operational procedures including contingencies.
• Provide recommendations on end-to-end system capability gaps affecting usability and operability.
• Review all-source reporting to produce counterintelligence guidance on risks and mitigations.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Job description

Responsibilities

Mission Engineer and Integrator technical expertise and support for CI risk management mission within foreign intelligence operations planning and execution. Tasks shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist Sponsor personnel conducting risk management and governance responsibilities in reviewing, defining, and clarifying operational requirements;
• Analyze situational conditions and constraints to identify appropriate technologies, capabilities, systems, and equipment to meet operational requirements;
• Support the generation of, and updates to, concepts of operations;
• Provide operational input to the development of new systems, capabilities, and equipment;
• Provide tradecraft recommendations and best practices during operations planning, assessment, and approvals;
• Ensure technical and operational constraints are communicated and addressed as part of operational planning and execution;
• Perform trade studies from testing and evaluation lessons learned, new intelligence gained, and/or operational feedback and provide recommendations for system modifications and upgrades;
• Support the development of operational procedures to include identification of mission contingencies;
• Provide recommendations with respect to end-to-end system capability gaps affecting usability and operability of systems;
• Review all-source reporting on assigned portfolios to produce counterintelligence guidance on inherent or known risks and mitigations surrounding the use of technology;
• Perform technical security and risk assessments to identify points of vulnerability and operational security risks, and recommend risk mitigation strategies;
• Validate and verify operational and technical requirements;
• Use established Sponsor standards and regulations to address system non-compliance and provide recommendations to improve compliance;
• Support the deployment of operational technology systems and equipment; and
• Write or contribute to operational correspondence in various formats and venues.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with relevant polygraph.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.