Data Analyst - Gen AI Power Platform User

Peraton • Reston, VA

1d • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton Labs is seeking a Data Analyst to serve as a power user and mission-facing operator of a customer-deployed Generative AI Platform. The role combines analytical tradecraft, operational workflow execution, and hands-on use of AI-enabled tools to produce timely, high-quality analytical products and mission insights.

The analyst will use platform capabilities—including agentic workflows, natural-language interfaces, data retrieval, structured analysis, and automated reporting—to address analytical questions, support decision-makers, and demonstrate the operational value of AI-augmented analysis. The position also provides direct feedback to engineering and product teams on platform usability, capability gaps, workflow effectiveness, and mission relevance, helping shape platform development.

Peraton describes itself as a next-generation national security company and mission capability integrator serving government agencies and every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, National Security Studies, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in all-source analysis, intelligence analysis, research analysis, operational analysis, or related analytical roles.
• Demonstrated experience producing structured analytical products from diverse sources, including open sources, structured databases, and unstructured text.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical-reasoning, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess source reliability and information credibility.
• Experience with analytical tools, platforms, or technologies supporting data retrieval, visualization, structured analysis, or report generation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, organized analytical products and briefings.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments where tools and workflows are actively developed and refined.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical teams and provide clear feedback on platform capabilities and analytical needs.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in intelligence community, defense, law enforcement, homeland security, or other mission-driven analytical environments.
• Hands-on experience with AI-enabled analytical tools, large language models, agentic AI platforms, or AI-assisted research and analysis workflows.
• Experience with prompt engineering, workflow configuration, or natural-language interaction with AI systems in an analytical context.
• Familiarity with structured analytical techniques, intelligence community analytical standards, or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience with data visualization, geospatial analysis, link analysis, or other specialized analytical methodologies.
• Experience evaluating or adopting new analytical technologies, including pilot programs, technology transitions, or capability assessments.
• Experience developing analytical SOPs, tradecraft guides, training materials, or best-practice documentation.
• Familiarity with knowledge management, data curation, or information organization supporting analytical workflows.
• Experience in environments where analytical rigor, source protection, and quality assurance are critical operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analysis using the customer-deployed Generative AI Platform, including agentic workflows, structured retrieval, data fusion, and AI-assisted analytical tools.
• Serve as a platform power user by learning its capabilities, identifying effective workflows, and applying AI-augmented analytical tradecraft.
• Translate complex analytical questions into structured workflows using natural-language interfaces, agent configurations, data queries, and multi-step processes.
• Synthesize diverse structured and unstructured sources into clear, well-sourced, defensible analytical products.
• Evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, relevance, and appropriate sourcing using analytical judgment.
• Provide engineering and product teams with ongoing feedback about usability, workflow effectiveness, capability gaps, and mission-relevant improvements.
• Develop and refine reusable workflows, templates, prompt strategies, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Support demonstrations, pilot use cases, and mission-relevant proof-of-concept workflows for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and mission stakeholders to identify valuable analytical use cases and prioritize platform development.
• Help define and document concepts of employment, analytical workflows, evaluation criteria, and operating procedures for AI-augmented analysis.
• Support training and onboarding of platform users by sharing expertise, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to quality-assurance and evaluation frameworks for AI-assisted analytical products.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level