Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA)Location: Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction, MDClearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (required)
Protect the mission. Shape the future.Peraton’s Cyber Mission business unit delivers mission-critical SIGINT, cyber, and intelligence capabilities to some of the most sensitive programs in the U.S. government. Our teams design, develop, and deploy Next Generation analysis solutions that strengthen national security and enable decisive operations across the Intelligence Community.
We are seeking Target Digital Network Analysts (TDNA) who thrive in complex data environments, are driven by curiosity, and are ready to tackle some of the most challenging analytical missions in the federal space.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will apply deep analytical expertise—alongside cutting-edge tools and tradecraft—to help uncover insights that directly support high-impact intelligence objectives.
Responsibilities may include:
- Analyze SIGINT, cyber, and open-source data to generate leads and develop a comprehensive understanding of target networks and activities.
- Maintain target continuity, identify emerging behaviors, and develop new methods to uncover deeper intelligence.
- Manage, update, and quality-check mission-relevant databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis.
- Identify intelligence gaps and recommend adjustments to current or future collection.
- Perform pattern analysis of communications, network behavior, and digital footprints.
- Apply knowledge of IC missions, policies, and operational needs to ensure high-value, mission-relevant results.
- Collaborate closely with government, contractors, and military partners to align analysis with operational priorities.
- Form hypotheses, evaluate analytic techniques, and synthesize data to produce actionable insights.
- Document findings clearly and share tradecraft innovations with teammates and stakeholders.
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QualificationsWhat You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates must meet one of the following experience/education combinations below. Relevant experience includes cyber intelligence analysis, digital network analysis, SIGINT analysis, target development, metadata analysis, social network analysis, and/or experience with IC analytic tools and databases.:
- 6 years of relevant experience with no degree
- 4 years with an Associate’s
- 2 years with a Bachelor’s
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
- Foreign language proficiency and valid DLPT scores may count toward relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience analyzing and producing intelligence through updating, enriching, and maintaining mission databases.
- Strong skills in metadata analysis and target research.
- Ability to identify and characterize communications within global networks.
- Experience documenting tradecraft, analytical findings, and research.
- Proven ability to collaborate across diverse analytic disciplines and adhere to oversight/compliance requirements.
- Ability to train others—formally or informally—using OJT, written guides, videos, or classroom instruction.
Why Join Peraton
This critical National Security role is eligible for Peraton’s premier benefits package, designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation:
- 280 hours of annual leave (5 weeks of PTO & 2 weeks of holiday)
- Heavily subsidized health and wellness coverage for you and your dependents
- Annual Bonus
Join an elite team where your work directly impacts national security while enjoying top-tier benefits and recognition.
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$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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Six years of relevant experience with no degree
- Four years of relevant experience with an Associate's degree
- Two years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph
- Experience in cyber intelligence analysis, digital network analysis, SIGINT analysis, target development, metadata analysis, social network analysis, or IC analytic tools and databases
- Experience analyzing and producing intelligence through updating, enriching, and maintaining mission databases
- Strong metadata analysis and target research skills
- Ability to identify and characterize communications within global networks
- Experience documenting tradecraft, analytical findings, and research
- Ability to collaborate across diverse analytic disciplines and follow oversight and compliance requirements
- Ability to train others through on-the-job training, written guides, videos, or classroom instruction
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Peraton Insights
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.






