Analytic Methodologist - Strategy Synchronizing

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.

The Defense Intelligence Enterprise doesn't synchronize itself. Peraton is looking for an Analytic Methodologist to help USCYBERCOM J2 build, shape, and advance the analytic strategies that keep the Defense Intelligence Enterprise for Cyber (DIE-C) aligned and effective at Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you'll work at the intersection of methodology, strategy, and intelligence integration - deconstructing complex key intelligence questions, developing the frameworks that structure how the command approaches them, and ensuring J2's analytic efforts remain synchronized across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. This is a senior, conceptually demanding role for professionals who can operate comfortably with ambiguity, think in systems, and translate strategic intent into actionable analytic approaches.

Support development of analytic strategies to resolve Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) key intelligence mission-driven requirements
• Work with ambiguous information to deconstruct key intelligence questions and recommend appropriate analytic methodologies
• Develop data schemas to structure observations and support visualization of applicable data
• Provide support in developing the intelligence support framework for the Defense Intelligence Enterprise for Cyber (DIE-C)
• Shape and promote J2 synchronization and integration across strategic, operational, and tactical levels
• Plan, guide, coordinate, and support execution of the long-term growth strategy for DIE-C
• Identify, coordinate, and deconflict processes to support the maturation of DIE-C
• Support all Foreign Materiel acquisition, exploitation, and programs
• Collaborate with IC counterparts and USCYBERCOM staff to advance analytic methodology across the enterprise
• Author and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives

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Required:

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
• 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
• Working knowledge of analytic methodology development, DIE frameworks, and IC/DoD classification guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and strategy documents in Microsoft Office formats
• Proficiency evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information using structured analytic techniques
• Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations across disciplines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills - including the ability to communicate complex methodological concepts to senior leadership

Preferred:

• Background in analytic methodology development, structured analytic techniques, or intelligence strategy
• Experience with Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) frameworks and synchronization processes
• Familiarity with Foreign Materiel Exploitation (FME) programs and acquisition processes
• Experience with Intellipedia, Palantir, or other IC analytic platforms
• Knowledge of DIE-Cyber (DIE-C) maturation processes and cyber intelligence integration
• 12+ years of relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years
• Master's degree in a related field - or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)
• Demonstrated experience in Foreign Materiel acquisition or exploitation

Peraton drives missions of consequence - protecting and promoting U.S. national security at the highest levels. As part of our team, you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the intelligence community, tackling complex problems that matter. We offer a culture that values your expertise and invests in your growth.

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.