Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Peraton•Washington, DC

2d•$104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

The Lead Cyber Intelligence Analyst manages the end-to-end production lifecycle of multi-source technical cyber intelligence, ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community (IC) analytic tradecraft standards and timely dissemination of actionable assessments to Department of Energy (DOE) stakeholders. The role integrates technical cyber threat intelligence and other authorized intelligence sources to produce accurate, defensible, and mission-relevant assessments that inform threat prioritization, risk management, and defensive operations. Peraton is a national security company and mission capability integrator that provides enterprise IT solutions and supports government agencies and the U.S. armed forces.

Requirements

Minimum experience requirements by education: 8 years with a BS/BA; 6 years with an MS/MA; 3 years with a PhD; or 12 years with a high school diploma.
Demonstrated experience in cyber intelligence analysis, intelligence production, or a related cybersecurity or national security discipline.
Experience managing intelligence products from initial requirements through final dissemination.
Knowledge of IC analytic tradecraft standards, structured analytic techniques, and multi-source intelligence integration.
Strong understanding of cyber threats, adversary TTPs, vulnerabilities, and technical threat analysis.
Excellent analytical writing, communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and classified information in accordance with applicable security requirements.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Department of Energy clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DOE, the Intelligence Community, or critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
Familiarity with industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), and energy-sector cyber threats.
Relevant technical certifications, advanced education, and experience in classified intelligence environments.

Responsibilities

Manage the full intelligence production lifecycle, including requirements, analysis, drafting, quality assurance, review, approval, and dissemination.
Integrate multi-source technical cyber intelligence to assess adversary capabilities, tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), targeting, and potential impacts to DOE missions and critical infrastructure.
Ensure intelligence products adhere to applicable IC analytic standards, including rigorous sourcing, analytic objectivity, confidence statements, and clear communication of uncertainty.
Coordinate with intelligence, cybersecurity, and mission stakeholders to prioritize requirements, validate findings, and deliver timely, actionable assessments.
Develop and disseminate intelligence reports, threat assessments, briefings, and warning products tailored to technical and executive audiences.
Lead production workflows, mentor analysts, enforce quality control, and identify opportunities to improve analytic rigor, efficiency, and stakeholder support.