Intelligence Specialist Task Lead

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

2d•$135,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Cyber Professional to provide technical support as an Intel Planner and serve as Task Lead to a team of approximately 20 professionals supporting USCYBERCOM J2 enterprise efforts (Knowledge Management, Technical Edit, Graphics, and Executive Team Support). This individual will serve as the primary management interface between the contractor team and the government customer, with full accountability for scope, cost, schedule, quality, and continuous process improvement across all subtasks.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required
12+ years of relevant experience, including work within the last 2 years.
Master’s degree in a related field, or a Bachelor’s plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total).
Demonstrated experience managing scope, cost, and schedule on government contracts
Proven ability to interface directly with government customers at the working and senior levels; strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement
Working knowledge of intelligence planning concepts, JOPES, and IC/DoD classification guidelines
Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and planning documents in Microsoft Office formats
Proficiency evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information using structured analytic techniques
Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with foreign and domestic partners

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
Familiarity with J2 or U.S. Cyber Command mission areas
Experience with CDRL preparation and government deliverable management
Background in joint intelligence planning, JIPOE, or operational planning support
Familiarity with USCYBERCOM J2/JIOC planning processes and battle rhythms
Knowledge of interagency coordination processes and whole-of-government strategic decision-making

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact and accountability for enterprise task deliverables, performance, and customer communications
Manage scope, cost, and schedule across all subtasks; proactively identify and mitigate risks to contract performance
Identify and lead continuous improvement to support increase quality, integration, and value add products for the J2 mission set
Prepare and present status reports, briefings, and other program documentation to government stakeholders and internal leadership
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with contract terms, applicable DoD and Intelligence Community policies, and Peraton standards
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 20 personnel across subtask areas
Proactively communicate program status, issues, and recommendations; escalate appropriately when needed
Represent the program in customer meetings, reviews, and planning sessions
Identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and drive implementation of improvements in coordination with the team and customer
Support the development and maintenance of Operating Instructions (OIs) and standard operating procedures
Integrate Defense and National intelligence support capabilities into operational planning functions across DoD in accordance with JOPES
Support development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planning
Assist with red teaming and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process
Coordinate production of National Intelligence Support Plans (NISP), Annex B, and Functional Support Plans
Ensure intelligence planning activities are integrated and synchronized with J3, J5, and J7 battle rhythms
Develop, manage, and coordinate intelligence task lists identifying intelligence support products and responsible divisions
Provide full-range coordination with command partners (foreign and domestic) to inform intelligence Directorate leadership
Manage portfolios of foreign and domestic partners for various governmental requirements
Develop strategies to establish, develop, and maintain partnerships enabling enhanced analytic production
Document Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives