ETO Specialist - Intermediate

Responsibilities

Shape the Future of National Security Operations - Join a mission-critical team operating at the intersection of advanced technology and national security. As an ETO Specialist, you will support highly specialized operations within a fast-paced, compartmented environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the nation's most sensitive and consequential missions work that directly supports U.S. government and DoD objectives at the highest levels.

If you thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments and are committed to mission excellence, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations within a specialized, compartmented mission environment.
• Apply trained and certified operational skills to execute assigned mission tasks with precision and professionalism.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operators, analysts, and government leadership to ensure mission continuity and effectiveness.
• Maintain strict adherence to security protocols, handling procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Support process improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency and mission responsiveness.
• Communicate effectively with team leads and senior personnel to escalate issues and relay mission-relevant information in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 with MS/MA or 4 years with PHD
• Trained, certified, and cleared for ETO operations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a specialized operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting national security, intelligence community, or DoD missions in a compartmented setting.
• Strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and ability to operate under pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, discretion, and professionalism in sensitive operational environments.

Why This Role Matters
The work performed by our ETO Specialist directly supports the security and effectiveness of critical national missions. While the specifics of this role are sensitive in nature, the impact is real and significant. You will be part of a dedicated team of professionals whose contributions help protect U.S. interests at home and abroad.

Work Location: Fort Belvoir

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.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.