Policy and External Agreements Analyst

Peraton is seeking a Policy and External Agreements Analyst in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have prior experience supporting the Department of Air Force (DAF), an expert understanding of LNOs, 7600A/BPA Agreements, Staff Summary Sheet (SSS), use of G-Invoicing (GINV) tool, MOA/MOUs and Amendments, Assignment Memos/Assignee Agreements, NDAs, demonstrated experience working with Inspector General (IG) as well as deference for military protocols.  

This role is a vital part of the Plans and Policy directorate, responsible for supporting the overall mission of the agency while adhering to established processes required to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders and senior agency leaders.  

To successfully meet the performance expectations of this role, the successful candidate performs and manages the development, coordination, and maintenance of agency external agreements between agency and external organizations in accordance with DoD, DAF, and agency policies and instructions (Example: DAF Instruction 25-1 Agreements using approved agreement formats. Reviews, revises, renews and/or terminates agreements on an annual basis to ensure continuous improvement of External Agreements and continued maturation of agency. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in high tempo organization. Prior experience with SAF/IG as well as experience as Plans and Policy Action Officer is highly desirable.  

Responsibilities 

• Coordinates and collaborates with internal Directorates and external National, DoD, and AF IT programs and agencies. 

• Drives identification, continual assessment, interpretation, and implementation of National, DoD, and AF strategies and guidance for application to AGENCY missions. 

• Plans organizational and resourcing strategies, implementing policies, and defines annual performance metrics. 

• Coordinates and collaborates with staff from DoD organizations and Federal agencies to interpret, develop, and modify strategies and policies to ensure efforts meet program needs. 

• Supports training planning and execution as necessary. 

• Develops, manages, and maintains applicable Operating Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required. 

• Conducts periodic, not less than annual, review of SOPs and associated activities to ensure continuous improvement of Strategic Planning and Policy.

Required Qualifications 

• Prior experience supporting DAF, preferably DAF policy management and or DAF instructions (AFIs) 

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational and interpersonal skills. 

• Associate's degree and 10+ years experience, or Bachelor's degree and 8+ years experience, or Master's degree and 6+ years experience, or PhD and 3+ years experience. However, an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

• Experience with Military and/or DoD policies and procedures. 

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Prior experience working with or supporting DAF SAF/IG  

• Prior experience as Plans and Policy Action Officer (AO)