Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA), Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton

$112K — $179K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 9 years of relevant experience without a degree, or 7 years with an Associate's, 5 years with a Bachelor's, or 3 years with a Master's.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is mandatory.
  • Experience in cyber intelligence analysis, digital network analysis, SIGINT analysis, and target development.
  • Foreign language proficiency may count towards relevant experience.
  • Strong background in metadata analysis and target research is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze SIGINT and cyber data to identify target networks.
  • Maintain continuity of targets and adapt to emerging behaviors.
  • Manage and quality-check analysis databases critical for mission success.
  • Identify intelligence gaps and suggest collection strategy modifications.
  • Perform communications pattern analysis to map network behavior.
  • Ensure analytic results align with Intelligence Community policies and operational needs.
  • Collaborate with various partners to enhance analytical outputs.
  • Document findings and share innovative tradecraft with the team.

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized health and wellness coverage for employees and dependents.
  • 25 days of paid time off.
  • Eligibility for an annual Critical Skills Bonus.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA2)Location: Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction, MDClearance: Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph (required)

 

We are seeking Target Digital Network Analysts (TDNA2) who thrive in complex data environments, are driven by curiosity, and are ready to tackle some of the most challenging analytical missions in the federal space.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will apply deep analytical expertise—alongside cutting-edge tools and tradecraft—to help uncover insights that directly support high-impact intelligence objectives. Responsibilities may include:

  • Analyze SIGINT, cyber, and open-source data to generate leads and develop a comprehensive understanding of target networks and activities.

  • Maintain target continuity, identify emerging behaviors, and develop new methods to uncover deeper intelligence.

  • Manage, update, and quality-check mission-relevant databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis.

  • Identify intelligence gaps and recommend adjustments to current or future collection.

  • Perform pattern analysis of communications, network behavior, and digital footprints.

  • Apply knowledge of IC missions, policies, and operational needs to ensure high-value, mission-relevant results.

  • Collaborate closely with government, contractor, and military partners to align analysis with operational priorities.

  • Form hypotheses, evaluate analytic techniques, and synthesize data to produce actionable insights.

  • Document findings clearly and share tradecraft innovations with teammates and stakeholders.

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Qualifications

What You Bring

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Candidates must meet one of the following experience/education combinations below. Relevant experience includes cyber intelligence analysis, digital network analysis, SIGINT analysis, target development, metadata analysis, social network analysis, and/or experience with IC analytic tools and databases.:
    • 9 years of relevant experience with no degree
    • 7 years with an Associate’s
    • 5 years with a Bachelor’s
    • 3 years with a Master’s
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
  • Foreign language proficiency and valid DLPT scores may count toward relevant experience.

 Desired Qualifications:

 

  • Experience analyzing and producing intelligence through updating, enriching, and maintaining mission databases.
  • Strong skills in metadata analysis and target research.
  • Ability to identify and characterize communications within global networks.
  • Experience documenting tradecraft, analytical findings, and research.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across diverse analytic disciplines and adhere to oversight/compliance requirements.

Why Join Peraton

 

This critical National Security role is eligible for Peraton’s premier benefits package, designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation:

 

  • Heavily subsidized health and wellness coverage for you and your dependents
  • 25 days of PTO
  • Annual Critical Skills Bonus

 Join an elite team where your work directly impacts national security while enjoying top-tier benefits and recognition.

Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

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