Targeting Analyst

Peraton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a junior-level Targeting Analyst to provide multi-INT analysis for identity intelligence at the national level, with responsibilities across datasets, targeting products, and briefings for diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate has intelligence or law enforcement experience, strong attention to detail, and can work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include integrating raw data, developing all-source intelligence products, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, 4 years extra in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of analytic methodologies and tradecraft in the intelligence cycle.
• Familiarity with visual analysis tools for data-driven products.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to apply critical thinking with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Integrating and analyzing disparate data to uncover patterns and develop actionable intelligence.
• Developing all-source intelligence products, targeting products, and briefings.
• Ensuring products adhere to customer and community standards.
• Maintaining quality standards and supporting corrective actions.
• Engaging with colleagues to enhance customer tools and close capability gaps.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Analytic tradecraft

Visual analysis tools

Interpersonal communication

Independent work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a junior-level Targeting Analyst to provide analysis of multi-INT data to develop comprehensive and accurate identity intelligence on behalf of a national-level customer. The analyst will evaluate diverse datasets and produce specialized targeting products and briefings for a variety of stakeholders, including internal and external partners as well as senior policymakers. The ideal candidate has experience supporting the intelligence and/or law enforcement communities, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform independently and within a team in a fast‑paced environment under supervision.

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

• Integrating and analyzing disparate, raw data and semi-structured reports to uncover patterns and trends, developing actionable intelligence to inform and disrupt;
• Developing, coordinating, incorporating feedback within, and delivering all-source intelligence products, targeting products, and/or briefings;
• Ensuring all products adhere to applicable customer and community standards;
• Maintaining quality standards as directed by the program leadership team and supporting the implementation of corrective actions as needed;
• Engaging with colleagues to support initiatives designed to enhance customer tools and close capability gaps

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph;
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree;
• Knowledge of analytic methodologies and tradecraft, and ability to apply those skills within the intelligence cycle;
• Familiarity with the use of visual analysis tools to support the development of data-driven products;
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse technical and non-technical audiences;
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve issues with guidance and support

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting national-level customers;
• Experience working in the customer’s operational environment;
• Experience leveraging customer tools and databases to develop targeting products

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. 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

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