Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst - Intermediate

Peraton; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a Mid-Level Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst to support critical national security operations in Aurora, CO. The candidate will assist with operational planning, mission coordination, and integration of capabilities across the enterprise.

Requirements include extensive experience with operational planning, a background in the Intelligence Community, and an active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 to $216,000 based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience without a degree or 10 years with an associate degree.
• Experience in operational planning and intelligence activities.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support STO operational planning and reporting activities.
• Prepare operational briefings and decision-support products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support mission objectives.

Skills

Operational planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Intelligence support

Education

BS/BA or higher degree in a relevant field

Job description

Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst – Intermediate

Join a mission-focused team supporting critical national security and space operations missions. As a Mid-Level Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of compartmented operations while assisting with the integration of emerging capabilities across the customer enterprise.

In this role, you will contribute to operational reporting, mission planning, and cross-organizational coordination efforts that support space and multi-domain operations. You will work closely with operational teams, mission partners, and acquisition organizations to ensure mission requirements are understood and effectively communicated.

The ideal candidate possesses experience supporting space operations, Intelligence Community missions, or Special Technical Operations activities and demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support STO operational planning, coordination, and reporting activities.
• Assist with the management and tracking of Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM).
• Prepare operational briefings, reports, and decision-support products.
• Coordinate with mission partners to support planning activities across operations centers.
• Provide feedback on operational procedures, capabilities, and system performance.
• Support system integration, automation initiatives, exercises, and operational assessments.
• Identify and document operational risks, intelligence gaps, and mission impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the customer enterprise to support mission objectives.
• Work full-time onsite at a government facility in Aurora, CO.

Position is contingent upon award

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years experience without a degree or 10 years with an AS/AA or 8 years with a BS/BA or 6 years with an MS/MA or 3 years with a PhD.
• Experience supporting operational planning, mission coordination, or intelligence activities.
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or national security environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting space operations or multi-domain missions.
• Familiarity with ACCM programs and handling classified information.
• Experience developing operational procedures, checklists, or reports.
• Knowledge of space domain awareness, space threats, or space surveillance operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work Location

• Aurora, CO

Salary

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to scope and responsibilities of the position, individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

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