Mission Manager

Posted 12 Days Ago
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McLean, VA, USA
In-Office
135K-216K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Oversee intelligence reporting and publication processes for national security missions. Analyze collection data, recommend analytic priorities, assess knowledge gaps, facilitate interagency working groups, and develop collection strategies. Produce background papers, briefings, and talking points while ensuring adherence to customer and intelligence-community standards. Support quality control, corrective actions, and initiatives that improve analytic tools and mission capabilities.
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Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an expert-level Mission Manager to support oversight of the reporting and publication processes addressing key issues of national security facing the United States. The lead analyst will help manage the lifecycle of finished products, briefings, and talking points, and support the evaluation of data collect related to specific topics of interest. The ideal candidate has experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC), strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform independently and within a team in a fast‑paced environment.


Key Responsibilities of this role include:

  • Analyzing collections data, recommending analytic priorities, and assessing progress on key strategies to close knowledge gaps;
  • Facilitating interagency working groups to support the development of collection strategies and opportunities to enhance that collection;
  • Producing background papers and talking points in support of collection targets and mission priorities;
  • Assessing knowledge gaps and supporting strategy development aimed at closing those gaps;
  • 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 capabilities gaps

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph;
  • Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree;
  • Experience with analytic methodologies and tradecraft, and ability to apply those skills within the intelligence cycle;
  • 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 independently with minimal supervision

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting national-level customers;
  • Experience working in the customer’s operational environment;
  • Experience leveraging customer tools and databases to develop analytic products
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. 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 12+ years of relevant experience, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Experience with analytic methodologies and intelligence tradecraft
  • Ability to apply analytic skills within the intelligence cycle
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Critical thinking and independent issue-resolution skills with minimal supervision
  • Experience supporting national-level customers
  • Experience working in the customer's operational environment
  • Experience leveraging customer tools and databases to develop analytic products

Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.

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