Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst - Intermediate

Peraton; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Mid-Level Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst in Fort Belvoir, VA. This role supports critical national security missions by coordinating compartmented operations and engaging with operational teams and partners.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in the Intelligence Community and hold an active TS/SCI clearance. A typical salary range for this position is $135,000 to $216,000, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years without a degree or 10 years with an AS/AA.
• Experience in the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support operational planning and reporting activities.
• Prepare operational briefings and decision-support products.
• Coordinate with mission partners for planning across operations centers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Operational planning

Intelligence activities

Education

PhD or relevant experience

Job description

Special Technical Operations (STO) Analyst - Intermediate

Job Locations: US-VA-Fort Belvoir

Requisition ID: 2026-167361

Position Category: Intel and Threat Analysis

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 at Fort Belvoir, VA

Position is contingent upon award

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with 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.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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

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