Technical Targeting Analyst

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McLean, VA, USA
In-Office
146K-234K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Provides technical intelligence support to the Intelligence Community by analyzing targeting requests, producing intelligence reports, advising senior leadership, and delivering briefings. The role requires expertise across technical analysis, collection and dissemination systems, network security, penetration testing, reverse engineering, and computer exploitation. The analyst collaborates with internal and external partners, adapts to changing mission requirements, and may lead multidisciplinary teams.
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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. You will provide technical expertise, recommendations, and briefings to senior leadership on your target(s) of interest. Success requires a high degree of collaboration and the ability to build partnerships internally and externally in support of mission objectives. You are expected to positively support a blended team environment through excellent verbal and written communications skills. 


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Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA


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 as equivalent;
  • 6+ years of experience working in three or more of the following: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, “red teaming”, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation;
  • 3+ cumulative years of experience collection capabilities and dissemination systems;
  • 3+ cumulative years of experience analyzing current and emerging intelligence issues, and creating intelligence reports;
  • Demonstrated experience with technical targeting tools;
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements with minimal oversight

Desired Qualifications:

  • 11+ years of experience working in three or more of the following: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, “red teaming”, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and computer exploitation;
  • 7+ cumulative years of experience collection capabilities and dissemination systems;
  • Area of Responsibility-specific knowledge and experience, including language capability;
  • Familiarity with machine learning and data science tools;
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams within the customer space

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$146,000 - $234,000. 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

  • Active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, or four additional years of relevant technical experience in lieu of the degree
  • At least 6 years of experience in three or more of analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive operations, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, or computer exploitation
  • At least 3 cumulative years of experience with collection capabilities and dissemination systems
  • At least 3 cumulative years of experience analyzing current and emerging intelligence issues and creating intelligence reports
  • Demonstrated experience with technical targeting tools
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to dynamic customer requirements with minimal oversight
  • Area of Responsibility-specific knowledge and experience, including language capability
  • Familiarity with machine learning and data science tools
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within the customer space
  • At least 11 years of experience in three or more listed technical analysis or exploitation areas
  • At least 7 cumulative years of experience with collection capabilities and dissemination systems

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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