Job Description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Identity Intelligence Analyst in our Bethesda, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply. In this role, you will support critical biometric identification operations, analyze complex identity data, and provide expert guidance on biometric technologies and methodologies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct thorough identity exploitation of media, to include detecting, extracting, adjudicating and preparing identity attributes for dissemination to national databases.
• Detect, exploit, adjudicate, and disseminate digital identity attribute information in support of national intelligence requirements and operational objectives.
• Perform identity construction, identity correlation, and identity resolution operations to establish, link, and confirm identities across multiple data sources and intelligence streams.
• Create and maintain dynamic digital persona entity files, integrating biometric, biographic, and behavioral data to build comprehensive identity profiles that evolve with new intelligence.
• Create digital identity or associated device network development and visualize findings via Analyst Notebook, producing link analysis charts and network diagrams to support targeting and investigative workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve identification systems and processes.Author comprehensive technical reports documenting findings and recommendations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience with tools and systems used for identity exploitation of biometric identity attributes and tradecraft, including biometric and biographic persona development.
• Knowledge of image comparison, facial recognition, or facial identification.
• Stay current with emerging biometric technologies, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant privacy regulations and security protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Minimum of 5 years with bachelor’s degree; Minimum of 3 years with master’s degree; Minimum of 0 years with PhD. Additional four years of experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred:

• Formal training in facial identification techniques through recognized law enforcement program.
• Familiarity with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in biometric analysis.
• Prior experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC).
• DoD 8570 Compliance (IAT Level II cert).

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

$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.

EEO

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