Senior Space & Defense Intelligence Analyst

Peraton; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Intelligence Analyst in Las Cruces to support a national defense space warfighting program. You will produce briefed intel reports informing decision-makers about counterspace threats and vulnerabilities to space and ground assets, working with teams across multiple divisions to enhance mission protection.

The role requires deep expertise in space domain threats, operational research, and the ability to guide research and exercise planning with a focus on 24/7

Qualifications

• 8+ years with BS/BA or 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working in an intelligence community and/or military intel career field.
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly.
• Advanced knowledge of foreign/domestic space & ground threat capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead team tasks and disseminate actionable space intel to decision-makers across six space operations centers.
• Research and develop intel assessments and solutions to improve space domain awareness.
• Lead training development efforts and advise strategic/exercise planning events.
• Collaborate across divisions and respond to inquiries related to space intelligence.
• Maintain data resources and systems expertise to support real-world event procedures.
• Shape confident intel assessments and develop new TTPs for operations.
• Lead meetings and provide space intelligence knowledge to senior government customers.

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Peraton is seeking an experienced Intelligence Analyst in Las Cruces to support a national defense space warfighting program. You will produce briefed intel reports informing decision-makers about counterspace threats and vulnerabilities to space and ground assets, working with teams across multiple divisions to enhance mission protection.

The role requires deep expertise in space domain threats, operational research, and the ability to guide research and exercise planning with a focus on 24/7