Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA), Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA2) for its Cyber Mission business unit at Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will leverage your analytical expertise to support critical intelligence missions, applying advanced tools to uncover insights.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cyber and digital network analysis, with a strong analytical background. The position offers a salary range from $104,000 to $166,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• 7 years with an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years with a Bachelor's degree or related experience.
• 3 years with a Master's degree or relevant experience.
• 1 year with a PhD in a relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Analyze SIGINT, cyber, and open-source data to generate leads.
• Maintain target continuity and develop new intelligence methods.
• Manage mission-relevant databases for analysis and tasking.
• Identify intelligence gaps and recommend adjustments.

Skills

Cyber intelligence analysis

Digital network analysis

SIGINT analysis

Target development

Metadata analysis

Education

Experience or degrees (9 years no degree to 1 year PhD)

Tools

IC analytic tools and databases

Job description

Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA2)

Location: Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (required)

Protect the mission. Shape the future. Peraton's Cyber Mission business unit delivers mission‑critical SIGINT, cyber, and intelligence capabilities to some of the most sensitive programs in the U.S. government. Our teams design, develop, and deploy Next Generation analysis solutions that strengthen national security and enable decisive operations across the Intelligence Community.

We are seeking Target Digital Network Analysts (TDNA2) who thrive in complex data environments, are driven by curiosity, and are ready to tackle some of the most challenging analytical missions in the federal space.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will apply deep analytical expertise alongside cutting‑edge tools and tradecraft to help uncover insights that directly support high‑impact intelligence objectives. Responsibilities may include:

• Analyze SIGINT, cyber, and open‑source data to generate leads and develop a comprehensive understanding of target networks and activities.
• Maintain target continuity, identify emerging behaviors, and develop new methods to uncover deeper intelligence.
• Manage, update, and quality‑check mission‑relevant databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis.
• Identify intelligence gaps and recommend adjustments to current or future collection.
• Perform pattern analysis of communications, network behavior, and digital footprints.
• Apply knowledge of IC missions, policies, and operational needs to ensure high‑value, mission‑relevant results.
• Collaborate closely with government, contractor, and military partners to align analysis with operational priorities.
• Form hypotheses, evaluate analytic techniques, and synthesize data to produce actionable insights.
• Document findings clearly and share tradecraft innovations with teammates and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications candidates must meet one of the following experience/education combinations:

• 9 years of relevant experience with no degree
• 7 years with an Associate’s
• 5 years with a Bachelor's
• 3 years with a Master's
• 1 year with a PhD

Relevant experience includes cyber intelligence analysis, digital network analysis, SIGINT analysis, target development, metadata analysis, social network analysis, and/or experience with IC analytic tools and databases.

Additional requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Foreign language proficiency and valid DLPT scores may count toward relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience producing intelligence through updating, enriching, and maintaining mission databases.
• Strong skills in metadata analysis and target research.
• Ability to identify and characterize communications within global networks.
• Experience documenting tradecraft, analytical findings, and research.
• Ability to train others—formally or informally—using OJT, written guides, videos, or classroom instruction.
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse analytic disciplines and adhere to oversight/compliance requirements.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 – $166,000. 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.