Emerging Threats Analyst

Peraton seeks an Emerging Threats Analyst to support DAMO-Strategic Operations/Cyber Operations Support as a senior cyber analyst. In this role, you will address policy initiatives and represent DAMO stakeholders regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based threats to the Army's networks and systems.

Work Location:  Pentagon and Taylor Building (Arlington)

Tasks include:

• Assist the development of policy regarding the implementation Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions to enhance cyber operations. 
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations to support the development of effective countermeasures and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and assess emerging (AI)-based threats to the Army's networks and systems.
• Conduct research on AI-based threats, including reviewing serialized intelligence reports, publicly available information (PAI), open-source intelligence (OSINT), and other relevant sources.
• Conduct research for a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the Army's use and implementation of AI-enabled functions/abilities/use, to include understand weaknesses, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with Army intelligence analysts, and other stakeholders to gather and share AI-based usage, implementation, unintended outcomes, and other related effects.
• Develop and present reports, briefings, and other products to inform DAMO-Strategic Operations/Cyber Operations decision-making.
• Lead and/or assist with the development of policy, direction, and guidance regarding the Army’s use AI in cyber operations and countering AI-based threat to the Army’s networks and systems.

Required:

• Minimum experience of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. Will consider Associate degree +14 or HS +16 years of experience
• Experience in CO/CEMA at the HQDA or equivalent level and above
• Must be knowledgeable in HQDA processes and systems. Must have completed courses such as Command and General Staff College or comparable
• Have prior experience operating within a DoD Cyber Protection Team from any service
• Experience and knowledge of military documentation process, JCIDS requirements analysis, PPBE, and an in-depth understanding of the structure, functions, and specific key personnel across OSD, Joint Staff, HQDA, CCMDs, TRADOC, and the ASCCs including ARCYBER, CCoE and other TRADOC CoEs
• Possess excellent writing, editing, and briefing skills and experience with word, excel, and project management
• Able to work independently and effectively in a dynamic team environment
• Able to prioritize competing tasks and meet short-suspense deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI clearance

Preferred:

• TS SCI clearance
• 15+ years of US DoD experience