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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities Peraton seeks aSenior Risk Advisor/Technical Writerto join our Mission Assurance and Operations Research Analysis (MA/ORSA) team in support of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).Location:  Fort Meade, Maryland.Working as expert to assist DCDC understand, identify, assess, and managing risks effecting the secure operation and defensibility of cyberspace, inclusive of DoD intelligence systems, missions support systems, weapon systems, new technology, capabilities, networks, cyber physical system, control systems, cloud environments, data stores, etc.Supports operations research analysis for intelligence, cyberspace operations, contingency operations, and operational-level planning, joint and multilateral training exercises, and strategic engagement policy. Helps analyze actual and predictable, interacting, operational activities of systems to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision-making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques.Helps other research analysts devise modeling and measuring techniques to investigate complex issues and solve problems. Assists in addressing requirements and the evaluation of data assessment strategies: sampling, statistical analysis, evaluation, flow processing, and management assessment strategies. Assists with developing cost-benefit analysis, data collection, data analysis, risk analysis, simulation model execution, economic analysis, and operational effectiveness studies.Job Duties:Prepare charts and diagrams to assist in metrics analysis and problem evaluation, and submit recommendations for data mining and analytical solutionsCreate Trend Analysis Reports and other periodic documents in coordination with the ORSA teamPerform documentation and vetting of identified vulnerabilities for operational useDefine and aggregate risk across the breadth and depth of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC)Participate and prepare battle rhythm events and products that incorporate operational variables such as cyber, Political, Military, Economic, Social, Information, Infrastructure, Physical Environment and Time (PMESII-PT) and mission related variables such as Mission, Enemy, Troops, Terrain, Time, and Civil Considerations (METT-TC) to determine an overall risk to identified for all defense critical missions, and other critical mission areas, by DAO and sectorProduces high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and findings for senior US government intelligence and operations officials Qualifications Required:Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; 7 years PhD.  Will consider +14 Associate or  HS plus 16 years of experience.Experience with writing studies that answer senior leader questions; provide analysis, risks, and options; and support decision makingMinimum five years of experience as an Operations Planner in cyberspace operations:  must be able to support operations research analysis for intelligence, cyberspace operations, contingency operations, and operational-level planning, joint and multilateral training exercises, and strategic engagement policyTechnical writing experience:  must be able to provide input -- and produce -- briefings, charts and diagrams assisting in the coordination of operational planning in support of operationsExperienced in monitoring and reviewing strategies, doctrine, policies, and directives to ensure complianceMust have a full, complete, and in-depth understanding of all aspects of Defensive Cyberspace OperationsMust be fluent in all aspects of government and corporate communications media to include all MS Office products and common task ticketing systemsMust have the demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders in a variety of formatsAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamAbility to work periodically on shift to assist the teamU.S. Citizenship requiredActive DOD TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to obtain SCIPrefer:Specialized Certifications-- One of DoD IAT II or higher (SSCP, CCNA-Security, GSEC, Security+ CE)Experience in developing complex dashboards, reports, and automated searches in Splunk, ArcSight, or Elastic/Kibana