LACM Systems Analyst

Peraton•Suitland, MD

15d•$104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Junior LACM Systems Analyst to support technical intelligence analysis of foreign Land-Attack Cruise Missile (LACM) systems, including their development programs, testing, capabilities, and operational activities. The analyst will research foreign missile systems and integrate information from multiple intelligence sources to produce accurate, well-supported analytical products. The role is intended for an early-career intelligence professional interested in missile systems, aerospace technology, and national security, working alongside experienced analysts and subject-matter experts while developing expertise in LACM systems and intelligence tradecraft. The analyst will conduct technical research and analysis, monitor foreign programs and activities, assess the reliability and significance of reporting, and identify emerging capabilities and trends. The position also develops system profiles and reference materials, produces reports and briefings, collaborates with analysts across intelligence disciplines, and supports collection requirements and customer briefings. The target salary range is $104,000–$166,000. Salary depends on factors including role scope, experience, education, skills, location, and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Peraton offers eligible employees benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a health savings account, short- and long-term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave, a 401(k), paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The application period is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date and may change based on business needs and candidate availability. Interviews may include an on-camera interview and identity verification. AI tools are prohibited during interviews unless prior written authorization is obtained.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Experience in intelligence analysis, technical intelligence, weapons systems analysis, missile analysis, aerospace systems, or a related field.
Foundational understanding of military weapons systems and/or aerospace technologies.
Ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce clear and concise intelligence reports, assessments, briefings, or similar analytical products.
Ability to distinguish factual reporting from analytical judgment and clearly communicate confidence levels and uncertainty.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies across technical information.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary intelligence team.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience analyzing land-attack cruise missiles, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, precision-strike systems, or related weapons.
Experience within the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, military, defense industry, or national-security environment.
Familiarity with SIGINT, FISINT, MASINT, GEOINT, or all-source intelligence.
Basic understanding of missile guidance and navigation, propulsion, aerodynamics, telemetry, flight testing, or related technologies.
Experience with intelligence databases, analytical tools, geospatial platforms, or technical research tools.
Graduate-level education or additional technical training.
Experience producing technical intelligence assessments or system-level weapons profiles.
Military or professional experience involving foreign weapons systems.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze foreign LACM systems, including architecture, propulsion, guidance and navigation, flight characteristics, payloads, launch platforms, and supporting infrastructure.
Monitor and assess foreign missile development, testing, modernization, production, deployment, and operational activities.
Integrate information from multiple intelligence disciplines and publicly available sources to support technical assessments.
Evaluate technical reporting and intelligence-derived information for relevance, reliability, and analytical significance.
Identify emerging trends, capability developments, technological advances, and changes in foreign LACM programs.
Develop and maintain system profiles, technical reference materials, analytical databases, and other intelligence resources.
Prepare intelligence reports, technical assessments, briefings, graphics, and other analytical products.
Collaborate with SIGINT, FISINT, GEOINT, MASINT, OSINT, and all-source analysts.
Support identification of intelligence gaps and development of collection requirements.
Apply structured analytic techniques and established intelligence tradecraft.
Brief analytical findings to government customers, senior analysts, and program leadership as required.
Maintain awareness of relevant foreign weapons-system developments and technical trends.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short- and long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position