Media Research & Assessments Analyst

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Media Research & Assessments Analyst to support tracking information on global events deemed as Army significant incidents. Location:  Pentagon, Washington, DC. 

• For this opening, the work schedule includes weekend shift periods, 0600-1800 on Saturday/Sunday

Tasks include: 

• Conduct near-real-time reporting and data analysis pulled from publicly available information (PAI) data.  
• Expedite Public Affairs guidance using both corporate and Army-developed templates and analytics   
• Leverage and use various tools for media monitoring
• Analyze and report social media data to the AOC watch officer/leadership so they are fully informed on global events relevant to Army equities.  Will analyze actual and predictable, interacting, operational activities to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision-making through the application of logic and scientific or economic disciplines and techniques.
• Perform data analytics pulling from various social media platforms.   
• Devise modeling and measuring techniques to investigate complex issues and solve problems. Provide operations research analysis support for intelligence, cyberspace operations, contingency operations, and operational-level planning, joint and multilateral training exercises, and strategic engagement policy.
• Assist in the evaluation of data assessment strategies: sampling, statistical analysis, evaluation, flow processing, and management assessment strategies. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with Ph.D.  Will consider HS+12 years.
• Must be able to analyze actual and predictable, interacting, operational activities to obtain a quantitative, rational basis to support command decision-making.
• Familiarity with doctrinal Army Information Operations activities.
• Experienced with model development and testing as well as gathering, relating, and identifying data with variables in models.
• Work location is Army Operations Center (AOC) in the Pentagon.
• Must be able to support weekend shift periods, 0600-1800 on Saturday/Sunday
• US Citizenship is required.
• Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI clearance.  

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.