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
The best-prepared forces in the world don't get that way by accident - they train against realistic, well-crafted scenarios that push their capabilities to the limit. Peraton is looking for anIntelligence Plannerspecializing in Exercise & Training to build those scenarios forUSCYBERCOM J2at Fort Meade, MD.In this role, you'll represent USCYBERCOM J2/JIOC across the full Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) - from early planning through execution and after-action review - developing cyber scenarios, scripting intelligence support, and ensuring that every exercise delivers the training value the command needs. Your work won't just test readiness; it will build it.What You'll DoIntegrate intelligence support capabilities into combined and joint exercise and training events in accordance withJOPESRepresent USCYBERCOM J2/JIOC at exerciseJoint Event Life Cycle (JELC)andCyber Mission Area Training (CyMAT)eventsAssist exercise intelligence planners in exercise objective development, cyber scenario development, and intelligence support scriptingDevelopCyber Master Scenario Event List (MSEL)events and implementer productsSupport exercise execution including white cell participation, assessment, and After Action Report (AAR) preparationReview and report on Strategic Guidance applicable to cyberspace intelligence support to exercises and trainingAssess intelligence planning and recommend production adjustments necessary to support combined and joint exercisesProvide trip reports and summaries following exercise participationDemonstrate proficiency and timeliness in drafting and responding to policy and strategy inquiriesAuthor and maintain Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiativesTravel approximately 25% CONUS and OCONUS; valid passport required#USCCJ2
Qualifications
What You BringRequired:ActiveTop Secret/SCI (TS/SCI)clearance with PolygraphMinimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or6 years with MS/MAor 3 years with PhDWorking knowledge of intelligence planning concepts, exercise planning processes, and IC/DoD classification guidelinesDemonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and exercise products in Microsoft Office formatsProficiency evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information using structured analytic techniquesUnderstanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations across disciplinesStrong verbal and written communication skillsWillingness and ability to travel approximately25% CONUS and OCONUS; valid passport requiredPreferred:Experience with planning and collaboration tools:Intellipedia, SharePoint, PAC, BICES, Chippewa, Stoneghost, Ispace, GCENext, or unclassified VTC programsBackground in joint exercise planning, JELC processes, or cyber exercise developmentExperience developing MSEL events, exercise scenarios, or intelligence support scriptsFamiliarity with USCYBERCOM J2/JIOC exercise planning processes and battle rhythmKnowledge of cyberspace operations exercise frameworks and training objectives12+ yearsof relevant experience, including work within the last 2 yearsMaster's degreein a related field -ora Bachelor's degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (17 years total)Peraton drives missions of consequence - protecting and promoting U.S. national security at the highest levels. As part of our team, you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the intelligence community, tackling complex problems that matter. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values your expertise and invests in your growth.