Russian Culture & Geopolitics Intelligence Analyst

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Socio-Cultural Analyst at Fort Meade to support USCYBERCOM J2X. You will provide native-level Russian language expertise, cultural analysis, and HUMINT-focused research to inform cyber and information-domain operations.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, deep Russian proficiency, and experience translating intelligence materials. You will collaborate with analysts and contribute to translating transcripts and reports for command-wide use.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Native-level Russian proficiency with command of vernacular and terminology.
• ILR/DLPT Level 4 in speaking, reading, and writing Russian.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and Russian.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a native-level Russian language specialist delivering precise reading, writing, and spoken communication across intelligence products.
• Provide nuanced cultural analysis of Russian geopolitical, economic, and social dynamics to inform operational and strategic decisions.
• Conduct HUMINT collection, target analysis, and research focused on Russian actors and networks.
• Produce accurate, meaning-preserving translations of transcripts, video, and audio materials (Russian→English).
• Devise and recommend innovative methods for target language research and information exploitation.
• Determine effective formats and channels for presenting finished intelligence.

Skills

Native Russian

TS/SCI clearance

ILR/DLPT Level 4 (Russian)

Bilingual English & Russian

HUMINT knowledge

Translations in MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Socio-Cultural Analyst at Fort Meade to support USCYBERCOM J2X. You will provide native-level Russian language expertise, cultural analysis, and HUMINT-focused research to inform cyber and information-domain operations.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, deep Russian proficiency, and experience translating intelligence materials. You will collaborate with analysts and contribute to translating transcripts and reports for command-wide use.