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Peraton Overview
Peraton 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.
Responsibilities
Peraton Labs is seeking an Data Analyst to serve as a power user and mission-facing operator of a customer deployed Generative AI Platform. This role sits at the intersection of analytical tradecraft, operational workflow execution, and hands-on use of AI-enabled tools to produce timely, high-quality analytical products and mission insights.
This individual will leverage the full breadth of the Generative AI Platform capabilities — including agentic workflows, natural language interfaces, data retrieval, structured analysis, and automated reporting — to address real-world analytical questions, support decision-makers, and help demonstrate the operational value of AI-augmented analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong all-source analytical skills, comfort working with diverse data types and sources, and a willingness to push the boundaries of what AI-enabled analytical workflows can deliver.
As a power user, you will also play a critical role in shaping platform development by providing direct feedback on usability, capability gaps, workflow effectiveness, and mission relevance — helping ensure that the platform evolves in ways that genuinely improve analytical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct all-source analysis using a customer deployed Generative AI Platform, leveraging agentic workflows, structured retrieval, data fusion, and AI-assisted analytical tools to produce mission-relevant assessments and products
Serve as a power user of the Generative AI Platform — deeply learning its capabilities, identifying optimal workflows, and pushing the boundaries of AI-augmented analytical tradecraft
Translate complex analytical questions into structured platform workflows, leveraging natural language interfaces, agent configurations, data queries, and multi-step analytical processes
Synthesize information from diverse structured and unstructured sources to produce clear, well-sourced, and defensible analytical products Evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs, applying analytical rigor and subject matter judgment to ensure accuracy, relevance, and appropriate sourcing Provide continuous feedback to engineering and product teams on platform usability, workflow effectiveness, capability gaps, and mission-relevant improvement opportunities Develop and refine reusable analytical workflows, templates, prompt strategies, and best practices that improve efficiency and consistency across the analyst user base Support the creation of demonstrations, pilot use cases, and mission-relevant proof-of-concept workflows that showcase platform value to stakeholders Collaborate with other analysts, engineers, and mission stakeholders to identify high-value analytical use cases and help prioritize platform development Help define and document concepts of employment, analytical workflows, evaluation criteria, and operational procedures for AI-augmented analysis Support training, onboarding, and enablement of new platform users by sharing expertise, best practices, and lessons learned Contribute to the development of quality assurance and evaluation frameworks for AI-assisted analytical products
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, National Security Studies, or a related field
5+ years of relevant experience in all-source analysis, intelligence analysis, research analysis, operational analysis, or related analytical roles
Demonstrated experience producing structured analytical products from diverse data sources, including open source, structured databases, and unstructured text
Strong critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess source reliability and information credibility
Experience working with analytical tools, platforms, or technologies that support data retrieval, visualization, structured analysis, or report generation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-organized analytical products and briefings
Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments where tools and workflows are actively being developed and refined
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical teams, providing clear feedback on platform capabilities and analytical needs
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain public trust suitability
Desired Qualifications:
Prior experience in intelligence community, defense, law enforcement, homeland security, or other mission-driven analytical environments
Hands-on experience with AI-enabled analytical tools, large language models, agentic AI platforms, or AI-assisted research and analysis workflows
Experience with prompt engineering, workflow configuration, or natural language interaction with AI systems in an analytical context
Familiarity with structured analytical techniques (SATs), intelligence community analytical standards, or equivalent analytical frameworks
Experience with data visualization, geospatial analysis, link analysis, or other specialized analytical methodologies
Background in evaluating or adopting new analytical technologies, including participation in pilot programs, technology transitions, or capability assessments
Experience developing analytical SOPs, tradecraft guides, training materials, or best practice documentation
Familiarity with knowledge management, data curation, or information organization in support of analytical workflows
Experience in environments where analytical rigor, source protection, and quality assurance are critical operational requirements
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. 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 Statement
Peraton 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 Statements
The 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. EEO
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