Middle East and Africa Intelligence Team Lead - Senior

Summary

Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Intelligence Team Leadis responsible forthe day-to-day management of the contract, including staffing, financial oversight, and technical and programmatic reporting. This role oversees both employees and subcontractors and requiresproficiencyin managing LOE, completion, and cost reimbursable contract types. The Team Lead provides technical and administrative direction, ensures high-quality performance, and mentors team members.The Team Lead will collaborate closely with the COTR and senior customer stakeholders tomaintaintechnical, cost, and schedule baselines, develop deliverables, define requirements, and set expectations.Additionalresponsibilities may include: Ensuring successful technical, schedule, and cost performance in accordance with contract requirements and company policies Developing staffing plans, including skill mix and labor allocation Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring personnel as needed Assigning work, providing technical guidance, and reviewing deliverablesMonitoring contract, subcontracts, and funding; preparing financial forecasts Preparing required reports at contract, project, and financial levels Coordinating onboarding activities, including security processing and administrative setup*****This position is contingent upon contract award****QualificationsActive TS/SCI with PolygraphExpert-level familiarity with threats to theMiddle East and North Africaarea of responsibility mission16 years of experiencein all-source intelligence analysis10+ yearsofdemonstratedexperience supporting Defense Intelligence Enterprise programs, including direct experience managing or overseeing intelligence analysis contracts and production requirements3 years' experience leading or supervising teams of intelligence analysts, including assigning workloads, reviewing finished intelligence products for analytic rigor, and providing mentorship and performance evaluationsExpert-level familiarity withICD 203/206(Analytic Standards), including sourcing, uncertainty, and analytic tradecraft standards;demonstratedability to enforce and evaluate compliance across subordinate analyst productsDemonstrated experience integratingArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)tools and methodologies into all-source intelligence analysis workflows, including operationalizing AI-assisted collection triage, pattern-of-life analysis, and anomaly detectionHands-on experience withLarge Language Model (LLM)platforms (e.g., GPT-based tools, classified AI environments) applied to intelligence summarization, entity extraction, document exploitation, and automated reporting pipelinesWorking knowledge ofdefense andproduction productlines andstandards, and customer requirements across the Combatant Command (CCMD) and National Intelligence Community (IC) enterpriseExpert knowledge ofcustomer processes, programs, and policiesacross the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, including familiarity with OUSD(I&S), CCMD J2 requirements, and IC analytic community standardsProven ability tocommunicate complex AI/ML-enabled analytic findingsto senior and executive-level government officials through clear, logical, and concise written products and oral briefingsExpertproficiencyinMS Office Suite(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with IC-specific analytic tools and platforms (e.g., Palantir, Analyst Notebook,Intelink, classified cloud environments)Ability to research andevaluate emerging AI/ML technologiesfor integration into intelligence workflows, including participation in pilot programs, capability assessments, and analytic modernization initiativesPreferred:Bachelor's degree in a related field (Intelligence Studies, Data Science, Computer Science, Political Science, or equivalent)Target Salary Range$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.Benefits StatementPeraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at.Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-166038Position Category: Intel and Threat AnalysisClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Job Description

Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Intelligence Team Leadis responsible forthe day-to-day management of the contract, including staffing, financial oversight, and technical and programmatic reporting. This role oversees both employees and subcontractors and requiresproficiencyin managing LOE, completion, and cost reimbursable contract types. The Team Lead provides technical and administrative direction, ensures high-quality performance, and mentors team members.The Team Lead will collaborate closely with the COTR and senior customer stakeholders tomaintaintechnical, cost, and schedule baselines, develop deliverables, define requirements, and set expectations.Additionalresponsibilities may include: Ensuring successful technical, schedule, and cost performance in accordance with contract requirements and company policies Developing staffing plans, including skill mix and labor allocation Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring personnel as needed Assigning work, providing technical guidance, and reviewing deliverablesMonitoring contract, subcontracts, and funding; preparing financial forecasts Preparing required reports at contract, project, and financial levels Coordinating onboarding activities, including security processing and administrative setup*****This position is contingent upon contract award****QualificationsActive TS/SCI with PolygraphExpert-level familiarity with threats to theMiddle East and North Africaarea of responsibility mission16 years of experiencein all-source intelligence analysis10+ yearsofdemonstratedexperience supporting Defense Intelligence Enterprise programs, including direct experience managing or overseeing intelligence analysis contracts and production requirements3 years' experience leading or supervising teams of intelligence analysts, including assigning workloads, reviewing finished intelligence products for analytic rigor, and providing mentorship and performance evaluationsExpert-level familiarity withICD 203/206(Analytic Standards), including sourcing, uncertainty, and analytic tradecraft standards;demonstratedability to enforce and evaluate compliance across subordinate analyst productsDemonstrated experience integratingArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)tools and methodologies into all-source intelligence analysis workflows, including operationalizing AI-assisted collection triage, pattern-of-life analysis, and anomaly detectionHands-on experience withLarge Language Model (LLM)platforms (e.g., GPT-based tools, classified AI environments) applied to intelligence summarization, entity extraction, document exploitation, and automated reporting pipelinesWorking knowledge ofdefense andproduction productlines andstandards, and customer requirements across the Combatant Command (CCMD) and National Intelligence Community (IC) enterpriseExpert knowledge ofcustomer processes, programs, and policiesacross the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, including familiarity with OUSD(I&S), CCMD J2 requirements, and IC analytic community standardsProven ability tocommunicate complex AI/ML-enabled analytic findingsto senior and executive-level government officials through clear, logical, and concise written products and oral briefingsExpertproficiencyinMS Office Suite(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with IC-specific analytic tools and platforms (e.g., Palantir, Analyst Notebook,Intelink, classified cloud environments)Ability to research andevaluate emerging AI/ML technologiesfor integration into intelligence workflows, including participation in pilot programs, capability assessments, and analytic modernization initiativesPreferred:Bachelor's degree in a related field (Intelligence Studies, Data Science, Computer Science, Political Science, or equivalent)Target Salary Range$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.Benefits StatementPeraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at.Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-166038Position Category: Intel and Threat AnalysisClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly