All-Source Intelligence – Lead Associate

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

Peraton is seeking an experienced Advisor-Level Intelligence Analyst to support the Joint Country Force Assessment (JCOFA) Production Task at the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). The Advisor serves as a senior producer and technical authority responsible for structured data accuracy, JCOFA methodology adherence, and mentoring junior analysts within the JACOB production environment. This role ensures high-quality, defensible intelligence data supporting DoD and Intelligence Community force assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production, validation, and refinement of structured JCOFA datasets in the JACOB environment.
• Conduct advanced all-source research to assess foreign ground force structure, readiness, equipment holdings, doctrinal organization, and modernization efforts.
• Resolve data conflicts by applying authoritative sources, doctrinal logic, and established OB rulesets.
• Ensure accuracy of unit hierarchy, TO&E values, SPIRIT/MIDB equipment codes, and structured data lineage.
• Produce analytic summaries, structured data explanations, and JCOFA production artifacts for NGIC and partner intelligence centers.
• Support government-led review cycles, including CAPE coordination and multi-agency analytic integration.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level analysts on OB standards, JCOFA methodology, structured data logic, and production workflows.
• Deliver briefings, updates, and technical documentation aligned with IC production standards.

Qualifications

Experience 

• 8+ years of relevant experience in all-source intelligence, structured data production, foreign ground forces analysis, or military force structure assessment.
• 2–3 years of direct experience in JCOFA production, OB database work, or JACOB usage strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated senior-level tradecraft expertise, including structured analytic reasoning, data validation, and interpretation of foreign military doctrine.
• Experience leading analytic tasks or mentoring junior analysts.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in intelligence studies, international relations, political science, military studies, or a related field OR equivalent military intelligence experience.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency with JACOB, JACOB Map, MIDB, C3Net, SymbolMaker, or similar OB/structured data systems.
• Strong understanding of OB production rules, SPIRIT equipment records, MIDB codes, and foreign ground force doctrine.
• Ability to produce ICD 203/206-compliant narrative assessments and structured data documentation.

Security Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI.  
• Must comply with all DD254 and IC security policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting NGIC or other service intelligence centers (NASIC, ONI, NSIC, MCIA).
• Experience in modernization modeling or force projection analysis.
• Familiarity with NGIC analytic SOPs and digital production standards.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.