Technical Targeting Analyst

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Targeting Analyst to support the Intelligence Community with critical data analysis and cyber operations. This role requires a strong background in network security, vulnerability assessment, and technical collection. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging their expertise to analyze and respond to complex intelligence requests. Join a forward-thinking company that plays a vital role in national security and be part of a team that tackles some of the most pressing challenges in the field. If you are passionate about protecting our nation and have the skills to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 10 years with a Master's; 7 years with a Ph.D.
• Proven background in cyber targeting and Digital Network Exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide mission-critical support to the Intelligence Community through data analysis.
• Leverage technical cyber data exploitation and visualization.

Skills

Cyber Operations

Network Security

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

Technical Collection

Red Teaming

Software Reverse Engineering

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tools

Specific intelligence tools and databases

Job description

Responsibilities

The Technical Targeting Analyst (TTA) will provide mission critical support to the Intelligence Community (IC) by reviewing, analyzing, and responding to requests for a variety of analytic products covering a wide spectrum of topics relevant at the national and global level. The successful TTA candidate will leverage critical thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset in technical cyber data exploitation, processing, and visualization, and be capable of independently leveraging collection to drive follow-on efforts. All team members are expected to positively support a blended government and contractor team environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Qualifications

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted in lieu of degree;
• 6+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, vulnerability assessment, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation;
• 3+ cumulative years of experience across multiple INTs;
• Proven cyber targeting and/or Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) background, and use of specific tools and databases to achieve technical objectives;
• Experience drafting specific types of intelligence reports and coordinating analyses across organizations;
• Experience analyzing current and emerging intelligence issues;
• Solid organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience across technical competencies, such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, vulnerability assessment, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, cyber operations, and/or computer exploitation;
• 7+ cumulative years of experience across multiple INTs;
• Highly technical telecommunications-focused Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) may be considered.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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