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Counterintelligence Analyst

Peraton

Bethesda, MDFull-time$112–179K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$112–179K/yr
Location
Bethesda, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

Peraton seeks a Counterintelligence Analyst to support a client in the Washington Metropolitan Area, primarily supporting ODNI’s internal CIS vetting process. The analyst researches, analyzes, and produces finished intelligence on computer systems and databases. The work addresses counterintelligence, insider threat, and security programs, including foreign intelligence operations, vulnerabilities, and threats, and supports the corporate CI staff and CIS program office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Counterintelligence Inquiries, requiredCI Inquiry Research, requiredCI Inquiry Analysis, requiredTraining, requiredFIS Vulnerability Analysis, requiredFinished Intelligence Production, requiredBriefing Leadership, requiredBrief Writing, requiredGovernment Policies and SOPs, requiredIC Partner Coordination, requiredClassified Database Manipulation, requiredOpen-Source Database Manipulation, required

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI With Polygraph, requiredBA+8 or Master's+6 Years, requiredFour Years Degree Substitution, requiredSix Years IC Experience, required

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Counterintelligence Analyst to support a client’s requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Analyst will conduct research, analysis, and production of finished intelligence on a variety of different computer systems and databases to support ODNI's CI, Insider Threat and Security programs, primary support with be provided to the internal CIS vetting process.

Basic Requirements:Primary Responsibilities: Tasks may include but are not limited to:• Actively maintain knowledge of current trends, issues, policies, vulnerabilities of current evolving Technologies that create a potential CI, InTh, or Security concern; use this knowledge to regularly produce finished materials for ODNI workforce, based on a needs assessment by the corporate CIS staff• Produce assessments on Foreign Intelligence Entities (FIE) operations, foreign denial and deception, information operations, counterespionage and economic/industrial espionage, technology protection and illicit technology transfer, investigations support, SCRM, support to research development and acquisition, and critical asset protection• Produce assessments of current threats and trends based on high level collection, research, and analysis of classified and open-source information• Inform the corporate CI staff of trends with potential CI and insider threat implications for the ODNI• As directed, support and complete other as hoc responsibilities within the scope of Stormbreaker PWS in order to assist the CIS program office with meeting its mission, goals and obligations.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.• Typically requires a BA degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Four years of experience may be exchanged for Bachelors degree requirements.• Demonstrated experience with Counterintelligence inquiries.• Demonstrated experience with research and analysis associated with CI inquiries and training• Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating FIS vulnerabilities• Experience analyzing data, generating Finished Intelligence products, and conducting briefings to leadership• Ability to draft briefs that clearly articulate required security program elements and are in accordance with Government policies and SOPs.• Experience coordinating with multiple IC partners.• Experience manipulating various classified and open-source databases.• Minimum six years working with or in the IC.

Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. 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$112–179K/yr
  • Maryland median$92–176K/yr122 salary ranges
  • US median$85–150K/yr708 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $146K, is 15% above the Maryland median midpoint ($127K) — in the middle half of Intelligence Analyst salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 127 open Intelligence Analyst jobs in Maryland and 891 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Intelligence Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (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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