Targeting Support Lead

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    "description": "<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p>The Targeting Support Lead serves as Peraton's senior targeting authority embedded within the USCYBERCOM J2 Directorate. This leader reports to the Peraton Program Manager for all contract and administrative matters while working hand-in-hand with J2 targeting cells and operational commanders. The Targeting Support Lead embeds within the command's targeting architecture to elevate capability across all cyber organizations and geographic commands, ensuring Peraton's targeting support is fully synchronized with the government's operational tempo and targeting priorities. Reports to the Peraton Program Manager for contract and administrative matters. Works hand-in-hand with J2 targeting cells and operational commanders, embedding within the command's targeting architecture to elevate capability across all cyber organizations and geographic commands. Ensures Peraton's targeting support is fully synchronized with the government's operational tempo and targeting priorities.</p>\n<p><strong> Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Provides oversight and support to targeting analysts across the J2 Directorate, elevating targeting capability across cyber organizations and geographic commands.</li>\n <li>Manages processes for orienting tactical forces relative to adversary positions, maximizing operational impact and minimizing response time.</li>\n <li>Coordinates rapid targeting support for force movement, access, and orientation in the cyber domain.</li>\n <li>Reduces duplication of effort and increases efficiency across targeting functions through process improvement and coordination.</li>\n <li>Analyzes team effectiveness and performance data, identifying trends for continuous improvement in timeliness, communication, and deconfliction.</li>\n <li>Develops Target System Analyses (TSAs), Exploitation Target Folders (ETFs), target graphics, and Battle Damage Assessments (BDA).</li>\n <li>Supports weaponeering, aimpoint development, and collateral effects estimation in accordance with applicable directives.</li>\n <li>Ensures compliance with JP 3-60, JP 3-12, and applicable instructions/regulations throughout all targeting activities.</li>\n <li>Coordinates with geographic combatant commands to synchronize cyber targeting activities and deconflict operations.</li>\n <li>Applies MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks to enhance adversary characterization and targeting precision.</li>\n <li>Supports improvement of access-collect iteration cycles to accelerate targeting timelines.</li>\n <li>Provides targeting expertise to support GO/FO-level targeting decisions and operational planning.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Minimum 12 years of targeting or joint target intelligence experience. Minimum 5 years of cyber targeting or cyber intelligence experience. Demonstrated experience in a lead or supervisory role supporting GO/FO-level targeting decisions required.</li>\n <li>Bachelor's degree required in Intelligence Studies, Operations Research, or a related field. 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Master's degree preferred.</li>\n <li>Joint Targeting School graduate preferred.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Peraton Overview</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<h2>Target Salary Range</h2>$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.\n<h2>EEO</h2>EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.",
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