Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

Peraton is seeking a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by analyzing and fusing data from open-source, commercial, government, and technical sources to identify and assess threats impacting CBP missions, systems, and personnel.

This position focuses on all-source intelligence analysis, producing actionable intelligence to support CBP operational, investigative, and strategic decision-making across multiple mission areas.

Support will be provided across multiple mission locations:

Ashburn, VA
• Sterling, VA
• Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source threat analysis by integrating open-source, commercial, government, and technical data to identify emerging threats and risks.
• Produce intelligence assessments, threat reports, and executive briefings supporting CBP operational and strategic decision-making.
• Apply structured analytic techniques to evaluate information, assess confidence levels, and deliver timely Indications & Warning (I&W) products.
• Analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and patterns across domains including transnational crime, cyber-enabled threats, foreign influence, and protective security risks.
• Use analytic and visualization tools such as Palantir, i2 Analyst's Notebook, Maltego, Power BI, or Tableau to investigate and communicate threat insights.
• Leverage Python, R, or SQL to support data analysis, enrichment, and analytic workflows.
• Conduct link analysis, network analysis, and pattern analysis to identify relationships between entities, events, and threat actors.
• Monitor global and domestic developments to identify potential impacts to CBP operations, infrastructure, and personnel.
• Ensure intelligence activities comply with CBP/DHS legal, privacy, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver timely, mission-relevant intelligence products.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA. 12 years with a HS diploma/equivalent may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in all-source intelligence analysis, threat intelligence, or related analytical roles.
• Demonstrated experience producing intelligence assessments, threat reports, and executive briefings.
• Experience with intelligence analysis platforms (e.g., Palantir, i2 Analyst's Notebook, Maltego) and data visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of Python or R and SQL for data preparation and analysis.
• Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills with the ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of legal, privacy, and ethical considerations in intelligence analysis.

Clearance Requirements

• Active and current TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain CBP BI suitability
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Data Science, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in cyber threat intelligence, protective intelligence, or influence operations analysis.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and adversary TTP analysis.
• Experience with graph databases, entity resolution, or network analysis methodologies.
• Exposure to cloud analytics platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and large-scale data environments.
• Experience supporting DHS, CBP, or other federal intelligence programs.

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.