Russian Geopolitics & Intelligence Analyst

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Socio-Cultural Analyst to support USCYBERCOM J2X at Fort Meade, MD. You will translate meaning, provide cultural context, and influence how the U.S. understands Russian threats in cyber and information domains.

The role requires native-level Russian, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and 10+ years of relevant experience. You will collaborate with intelligence teams and craft finished products for command-wide use.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Extensive language and intelligence tradecraft experience required.
• Native Russian proficiency with current vernacular and terminology.
• Strong English and Russian written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as native-level Russian language specialist delivering precise reading, writing, and spoken communication.
• Provide nuanced cultural analysis of Russian geopolitical dynamics to inform decisions.
• Conduct HUMINT collection and target analysis focused on Russian actors.
• Translate transcripts, video, and audio materials while preserving meaning.
• Devise and recommend improved methods for language research and information exploitation.
• Collaborate with analysts to sharpen collection strategies and reporting requirements.
• Author and maintain operating instructions for command-wide programs.

Skills

Russian language

HUMINT knowledge

Translation

MS Office

Cultural analysis

Intelligence tradecraft

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

AS/AA

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Socio-Cultural Analyst to support USCYBERCOM J2X at Fort Meade, MD. You will translate meaning, provide cultural context, and influence how the U.S. understands Russian threats in cyber and information domains.

The role requires native-level Russian, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and 10+ years of relevant experience. You will collaborate with intelligence teams and craft finished products for command-wide use.