The successful candidate will work alongside experienced analysts and subject-matter experts while developing expertise in LACM systems and intelligence tradecraft.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct research and analysis of foreign LACM systems, including system architecture, propulsion, guidance and navigation, flight characteristics, payloads, launch platforms, and supporting infrastructure.
Monitor and assess foreign missile development, testing, modernization, production, deployment, and operational activities.
Integrate information from multiple intelligence disciplines and publicly available sources to support technical assessments.
Evaluate technical reporting and intelligence-derived information for relevance, reliability, and analytical significance.
Identify emerging trends, capability developments, technological advances, and changes in foreign LACM programs.
Develop and maintain system profiles, technical reference materials, analytical databases, and other intelligence resources.
Prepare intelligence reports, technical assessments, briefings, graphics, and other analytical products.
Collaborate with SIGINT, FISINT, GEOINT, MASINT, OSINT, and all-source analysts.
Support the identification of intelligence gaps and development of collection requirements.
Apply structured analytic techniques and established intelligence tradecraft.
Brief analytical findings to government customers, senior analysts, and program leadership as required.
Maintain awareness of relevant foreign weapons-system developments and technical trends.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in intelligence analysis, technical intelligence, weapons systems analysis, missile analysis, aerospace systems, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in intelligence studies, engineering, aerospace, physics, international security, military studies, or a related discipline.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Foundational understanding of military weapons systems and/or aerospace technologies.
Ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce clear and concise intelligence reports, assessments, briefings, or similar analytical products.
Ability to distinguish factual reporting from analytical judgment and clearly communicate levels of confidence and uncertainty.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies across technical information.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary intelligence team.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience analyzing land-attack cruise missiles, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, precision-strike systems, or related weapons.
Experience within the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, military, defense industry, or national-security environment.
Familiarity with SIGINT, FISINT, MASINT, GEOINT, or all-source intelligence.
Basic understanding of missile guidance and navigation, propulsion, aerodynamics, telemetry, flight testing, or related technologies.
Experience working with intelligence databases, analytical tools, geospatial platforms, or technical research tools.
Graduate-level education or additional technical training.
Experience producing technical intelligence assessments or system-level weapons profiles.
Military or professional experience involving foreign weapons systems.
Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. 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.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
- EEO
- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
