Signals Intelligence SME (SIGINT SME)

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking experienced Signals Intelligence SMEs (SIGINT SME) to join our talented team of technical and business experts providing key operational and mission support to a SI/SETA mission for a customer in Virginia. The SIGINT SME will play a critical role in supporting national security and defense efforts by providing their expertise and knowledge within collection, analysis, and exploitation of signals intelligence to produce actionable intelligence for the classified customer and stakeholders.

The ideal SIGINT SME candidate must have knowledge on various SIGINT collection systems and technologies used to intercept signals, including ground-based, satellites, aircraft, ships, and specialized SIGINT platforms. Extensive knowledge and expertise in defensive or offensive signals collection is highly desired.

Our unique team of technical and business disciplines provide operational support for Systems Engineering and Integration, Mission Planning, and Business Operations to multiple functional mission areas. The team is responsible for the technical design, operations, and mission planning and business operations for the full life cycle of customer specific operations (from concept through development and installation/O&M).

In this role, the SIGINT SME will act as a Technical Advisor/Consultant to critical SI/SETA activities and serve as a primary interface between the Program customers/stakeholders, the technical development team, and end users. They will ensure robust requirements definitions, execution and development processes, solutions as well as support testing/training in advance of the deployment of technical capabilities. They will be expected to support multiple efforts and will assist the customer in making informed decisions related to requirements and developments. They will also assist with the deployment of technical capabilities while serving as a focal point to balance various equities and operational considerations.

The SIGINT SME will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Provide their knowledge on various collection systems and technologies used to intercept signals, including ground-based, satellites, aircraft, ships, and specialized SIGINT platforms.
• Have solid proficiency in preparing, developing briefings, talking papers, concepts of operations and other material to support recommendations, to the classified customer and stakeholders.
• Analyze intercepted signals to extract relevant intelligence information which could include deciphering encrypted communications, identifying communication patterns and detecting anomalies or indicators of interest within the signals.
• Have experience using specialized tools and software for signal processing and analysis.
• Oversee, design, develop risk assessments toward anomalies or failures.
• Ensure intelligence products are timely, accurate and actionable, providing valuable insight to support decision-making and operational planning.
• Respond and support evolving and dynamic mission-critical activities and provide any requirements and strategies.
• Work with a team to conduct target analysis and operational research from a variety of sources to identify, analyze and characterize (logically and physically) telecommunications to build a comprehensive intelligence picture for the classified customer and stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects and performs additional duties as required to support customer requirements.

**This role requires the candidate to perform duties on-site Mon-Fri. May require up to 25% travel, based on customer needs**

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• An active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or any relevant technical field and 12 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Must have a minimum of 10+ years of experience within signals intelligence for a government customer; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work experience.
• A minimum of two (2+) years of experience providing services for an engineering-related mission involving either cyber operations, communications, supply chain expertise, military asset tracking, and/or deep-sea communications support.
• Must have knowledge on various SIGINT collection systems and technologies used to intercept signals, including ground-based, satellites, aircraft, ships, and specialized SIGINT platforms.
• Must have strong written, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Be a self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments.
• Possess a desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects and be willing and able to aggressively learn the activities and focus of the organization.
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• The ideal candidate must possess demonstrated cultural competency and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Candidates should also have proven experience and/or relevant education specifically related to working within the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USPACOM) area of responsibility. Familiarity with the unique geopolitical, social, and cultural dynamics of the USPACOM region is essential for successfully performing in this role.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree with 10 years of related experience; or a PhD and seven (7) years in a related technical discipline is highly desired.
• Experience working in customer environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Customer's processes and procedures to minimize the learning curve for project/task navigation.
• Demonstrated effective client management skills to include experience managing across offices and organizations.
• Relevant Cultural and language competency is highly desired.

Salary Range Estimates:

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.

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Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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 Duration Statement: 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.

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