Socio-Cultural Analyst – Farsi

Peraton•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$135,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Socio-Cultural Analyst with native Farsi speaking abilities and deep expertise in Iranian culture, geopolitics, and intelligence operations to join a high-impact team supporting USCYBERCOM J2X at Fort Meade, MD. This role involves translating meaning beyond words by applying cultural context, regional expertise, and intelligence tradecraft to enhance understanding and response to Iranian threats in the cyber and information domains.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
Minimum of 12 years experience without a degree, or 10 years with an Associate's degree, or 8 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree, or 3 years with a PhD.
Native-level Farsi/Persian proficiency — first or second generation fluency with command of current vernacular, colloquialisms, and terminology.
ILR/DLPT Level 3+ in speaking, reading, and writing in Farsi.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Farsi.
Working knowledge of HUMINT collection, cultural analysis, and IC/DoD classification guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to produce accurate translations and polished intelligence products in Microsoft Office formats.

Nice To Haves

Academic or professional background in Iranian/Persian regional studies, political science, or cultural analysis.
Hands-on experience with HUMINT collection operations or CI/HUMINT language analysis.
Familiarity with Iranian social media platforms, technical terminology, and evolving colloquialisms.
Knowledge of Iranian military doctrine, cyber capabilities, and intelligence services (IRGC, MOIS).
Experience applying network defense principles and network infrastructure concepts in an intelligence context.

Responsibilities

Serve as a native-level Farsi/Persian language specialist, delivering precise reading, writing, and spoken communication across all intelligence products.
Provide nuanced cultural analysis of Iranian geopolitical, economic, and social dynamics to inform operational and strategic decision-making.
Conduct research, HUMINT intelligence collection, and target analysis focused on Iranian actors and networks.
Produce accurate, meaning-preserving translations of transcripts, video, and audio materials (Farsi ↔ English).
Devise and recommend innovative methods for target language research and information exploitation.
Determine the most effective formats and channels for presenting and disseminating finished intelligence.
Apply knowledge of network defense principles and global network infrastructure to support cyber-focused intelligence requirements.
Provide language and cultural expertise in support of CI/HUMINT operations.
Collaborate with analysts and collectors to sharpen collection strategies and reporting requirements.
Author and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives.