China Mission Group Team Lead

Peraton•Washington, DC

About The Position

As Senior China Intelligence Team Lead, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the contract including staffing, financial management, as well as technical and programmatic reporting. They will be responsible for overseeing employees and subcontractors. A familiarity with and ability to manage LOE and completion contract types is key as well as a basic understanding of cost reimbursable contracts. The candidate will direct the work of employees and subcontractors assigned to the team from the technical and administrative areas and provide leadership and mentoring to the team. The candidate is expected to work seamlessly with the COTR and key customer decision makers to maintain the technical/cost/schedule baseline and generate deliverables. The Senior Intelligence Team Lead will work with the customer to define tasks and set expectations. Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff. Assign staff and provide technical direction as necessary to complete tasks. Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance. Develop and deliver required contracts, departmental, project and/or financial reports. Assist new staff members in starting work on new tasks. Coordinate with Security on crossover and orientation and provide time and attendance instructions and assistance as needed. This position is contingent upon award of contract.

Requirements

Expert-level familiarity with threats to China, Taiwan, and Mongolia area of responsibility mission.
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Intelligence Studies, Data Science, Computer Science, Political Science, or equivalent).
Minimum of 12 years of experience in all-source intelligence analysis.
At least 3 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
10+ years of demonstrated experience supporting Defense Intelligence Enterprise programs.
Direct experience managing or overseeing intelligence analysis and collection contracts and production requirements.
Expert-level familiarity with ICD 203/206 (Analytic Standards), including sourcing, uncertainty, and analytic tradecraft standards.
Demonstrated ability to enforce and evaluate compliance across subordinate analyst products.
Demonstrated experience integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools and methodologies into all-source intelligence analysis workflows.
Hands-on experience with Large Language Model (LLM) platforms (e.g., GPT-based tools, classified AI environments) applied to intelligence summarization, entity extraction, document exploitation, and automated reporting pipelines.
Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise teams of intelligence analysts.
Working knowledge of defense and production product lines and standards, and customer requirements across the Combatant Command (CCMD) and National Intelligence Community (IC) enterprise.
Expert knowledge of customer processes, programs, and policies across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.
Proven ability to communicate complex AI/ML-enabled analytic findings to senior and executive-level government officials.
Superior organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively across all levels of government, including SES, Flag Officer, and Senior Executive stakeholders.
Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with IC-specific analytic tools and platforms (e.g., Palantir, Analyst Notebook, Intelink, classified cloud environments).
Ability to research and evaluate emerging AI/ML technologies for integration into intelligence workflows.
Active TS/SCI with Poly.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with LOE and completion contract types.
Basic understanding of cost reimbursable contracts.
Familiarity with OUSD(I&S), CCMD J2 requirements, and IC analytic community standards.
Participation in pilot programs, capability assessments, and analytic modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of the contract including staffing, financial management, and technical/programmatic reporting.
Overseeing employees and subcontractors.
Managing LOE and completion contract types, with a basic understanding of cost reimbursable contracts.
Directing the work of employees and subcontractors from technical and administrative areas.
Providing leadership and mentoring to the team.
Working seamlessly with the COTR and key customer decision makers to maintain the technical/cost/schedule baseline and generate deliverables.
Defining tasks and setting expectations with the customer.
Ensuring successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program.
Preparing Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations.
Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff.
Assigning staff and providing technical direction.
Monitoring contract, subcontract, and funding; preparing forecasts of program financial performance.
Developing and delivering required contracts, departmental, project and/or financial reports.
Assisting new staff members in starting work on new tasks.
Coordinating with Security on crossover and orientation.
Providing time and attendance instructions and assistance.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools and methodologies into all-source intelligence analysis workflows.
Leading and supervising teams of intelligence analysts, including assigning workloads, reviewing finished intelligence products, and providing mentorship and performance evaluations.
Communicating complex AI/ML-enabled analytic findings to senior and executive-level government officials.
Researching and evaluating emerging AI/ML technologies for integration into intelligence workflows.