Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA), Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

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.

Responsibilities

Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA2)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 (TDNA2) 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, contractor, 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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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following experience/education combinations:

• 9 years of relevant experience with no degree

• 7 years with an Associate’s

• 5 years with a Bachelor’s

• 3 years with a Master’s

• 1 year with a PhD

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.

Additional requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph

• Foreign language proficiency and valid DLPT scores may count toward relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience 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.

• Ability to train others—formally or informally—using OJT, written guides, videos, or classroom instruction.

• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse analytic disciplines and adhere to oversight/compliance requirements.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.