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Signals Analyst

Peraton

McLean, VAFull-time$176–282K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$176–282K/yr
Location
McLean, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

The Signals Analyst provides RF/SIGINT expertise and analysis to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging trends. The role researches technical and all-source intelligence, with emphasis on user behavior and patterns in changing environments, and analyzes RF systems and behavior. The analyst writes concise, evidence-supported assessments that explain findings and their impact.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Signals Analysis, requiredSignal Collection, requiredWireless Signals, requiredCellular Signals, requiredSatellite Signals, requiredTerrestrial Signals, requiredData Analysis, requiredSIGINT Tasking, requiredCollection Mechanisms, requiredRF/SIGINT Tools, requiredRF Environment Analysis, requiredRF Protocols, requiredTelecommunications Protocols, requiredTeamwork, requiredIndependent Work, requiredRF Testing, nice to haveMeasurement Systems, nice to haveWaveform Engineering, nice to haveWaveform Analysis, nice to haveOperational Communications, nice to haveTargeting Tools, nice to haveWriting Standards, nice to have

Qualifications

BS/BA or 4 Years Experience, requiredMS/MA or 4 Years Experience, requiredTS/SCI With Poly, required10 Years Direct IC Signals Experience, requiredMS in Technical Field, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

Responsibilities

Signals Analyst will provide RF/SIGINT expertise to support RF/SIGINT initiatives with analysis to articulate threats, vulnerabilities, and/or emerging trends. Signals Analyst will conduct research to evaluate technical and all-source intelligence with specific emphasis on user behavior and patterns in dynamic and changing environments. Signals Analyst will identify trends with RF systems and perform behavior analysis. Signal Analyst will write concise assessments that highlight findings supported by evidence and articulate the impact of the findings.

Qualifications

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA

Required:

  • additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

  • TS/SCI with poly

  • Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in Intelligence Community signals analysis or signal collection, with focus on wireless, cellular, satellite or terrestrial signals

  • Proven ability to research and analyze data from a variety of sources and to present findings in clear and concise written reports

  • Familiarity with SIGINT tasking and collection mechanisms

  • Experience with relevant RF/SIGINT tools/databases

  • Ability to provide RF Signals environment analysis/assessments

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of RF and telecommunications protocols

  • Demonstrated ability to work well with teams or individually with minimal supervision

Desired Qualifications:

  • MS degree in technical field

  • Familiarity with multiple IC agencies

  • Familiarity with RF testing and measurement system

  • Familiarization with waveform engineering and analysis

  • Experience with operational communications

  • Experience with relevant targeting tools and writing standards

Target Salary Range $176,000 - $282,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 891 open Intelligence Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$176–282K/yr
  • Virginia median$92–150K/yr231 salary ranges
  • US median$85–150K/yr708 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $229K, is 82% above the Virginia median midpoint ($126K) — in the top quarter of Intelligence Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 266 open Intelligence Analyst jobs in Virginia and 891 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Intelligence Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 765 postings).
Education
248 of the 891 open Intelligence Analyst jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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