Senior Intelligence Briefer

Peraton•Fort Belvoir, VA

13d•$104,000 - $166,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a highly experienced Senior Intelligence Briefer to support the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and broader Department of Defense (DoD) intelligence community. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and communicator, delivering high-impact intelligence assessments to senior government officials, flag officers, and Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel. You will synthesize complex, multi-source intelligence into clear, concise, and actionable briefings that directly inform national security decision-making.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Minimum of 12 years applicable experience w/o a degree, 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 4 years with PhD
4+ years of direct experience as an intelligence briefer or senior analyst delivering products to senior leadership (O-6/GS-15 and above)
Deep familiarity with NRO mission areas, overhead collection systems, and space-based intelligence capabilities
Demonstrated expertise in all-source intelligence analysis and multi-INT fusion
Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to translate complex technical and analytical content for non-technical audiences
Proficiency with IC tools and systems (e.g., Palantir, Analyst Notebook, IC-specific databases)
Strong understanding of the DoD and IC organizational structures, authorities, and processes

Nice To Haves

Prior experience briefing at the NRO, DIA, NGA, or equivalent IC agency
Familiarity with GEOINT tradecraft and space systems intelligence
Experience supporting COCOM or Joint Staff intelligence operations
Bachelor's degree or higher in Political Science, International Relations, Intelligence Studies, or a related field
Graduate-level education or professional certifications (e.g., CACI, ODNI-sponsored programs) a plus
Experience with Congressional or interagency liaison functions

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and ad hoc intelligence briefings to senior NRO and DoD leadership, including flag officers, SES officials, and Congressional staff
Synthesize all-source intelligence (SIGINT, GEOINT, HUMINT, OSINT, MASINT) into coherent, decision-ready products
Collaborate with intelligence analysts, collection managers, and program offices to ensure briefing accuracy and relevance
Develop and maintain briefing materials, talking points, read-aheads, and executive summaries
Monitor and assess evolving geopolitical situations, adversary capabilities, and space/overhead collection priorities
Coordinate with IC partners (CIA, DIA, NSA, NGA) to integrate community-wide assessments
Support crisis response operations and provide real-time situational awareness to senior decision-makers
Maintain strict adherence to classification handling, dissemination controls, and information security protocols
Mentor junior briefers and analysts; contribute to team training and professional development