Open Source Analyst

2026-170275

CAtegory:

Intel and Threat Analysis

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI

Location:

Colorado Springs
,
Colorado

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton seeks a Cyber Intelligence Analyst to track and monitor cyber threats via multiple means including open source and support the intelligence team with All Source Operations and Intelligence reporting and scripting.

 

Location: USSPACECOM, Colorado Springs, CO.

 

Tasks include:

  • Conduct short-term and long-term cyber threat analysis, including open source research, for targeting support to offensive and defensive cyberspace operations
  • Support full spectrum intel analysis of global cyberspace operations, providing expertise on open source cyber threats
  • Support first phase analysis of cyber incidents -- support all-source intelligence analysis and production support for cyber threat warnings (i.e., Indications and Warnings (I&W)
  • Support current operations
  • Conduct strategic studies 
  • Collaboratively support/cultivate the intel team's relationships with leaders and staff members of components and various national, DoD, and inter-agency offices
Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum of 8 years experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Will consider HS with 12+ years of experience or Associates and 10+ years of experience.
  • Must have experience producing DoD threat reports 
  • Must be familiar with roles and responsibilities of various national, DoW and inter-agency offices for intelligence reporting and analysis
  • Must have experience supporting cyberspace operations
  • U.S. Citizenship required

  • Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI.

Preferred:

  • Experience with DoW and commercial open-source cyber threat tools
  • Experience/familiarity with US space operations
Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s own.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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