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Tradecraft Evaluator

Peraton
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 11 days
Location

McLean, VA, US

Salary

$135,000 - $216,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Peraton is seeking a Tradecraft Evaluator to provide expert-level insights and guidance for editorial and production activities aimed at informing internal and external customers, including executive-level policymakers.
  • The ideal candidate should possess a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor's degree, and at least 12 years of relevant experience, with an option to substitute four years of additional experience for the degree.
  • Responsibilities include assessing analytic products for accuracy and compliance, mentoring personnel on tradecraft best practices, and engaging with senior officials to ensure alignment with mission requirements.
  • Candidates should demonstrate expert-level proficiency in technical writing and editing, as well as the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  • The target salary range for this position is between $135,000 and $216,000, influenced by factors such as experience, education, and geographic location.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Tradecraft Evaluator to provide expert-level insights and guidance to editorial and production activities that inform internal and external customers as well as executive-level policymakers. The evaluator will collaborate with authors to inform evaluations, conduct reviews, provide feedback, and brief results to a variety of internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings extensive Intelligence Community (IC) tradecraft experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced production environment with minimal to no guidance.

 

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

  • Providing expert tradecraft evaluation support for analytic products, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with IC standards;
  • Assessing products against standards and providing feedback and recommendations;
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of tradecraft training and aids supporting professional development of the workforce;
  • Engaging with senior officials and diverse stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and alignment with mission requirements;
  • Mentoring customer personnel to improve writing, editing, and production skills;
  • Ensuring all products adhere to applicable standards, style guides, and production processes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph;
  • Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree;
  • Expert-level proficiency in technical writing and editing with strong knowledge of intelligence analysis and IC writing standards;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and content management systems;
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment;
  • Experience leading or supporting teams in preparing and/or reviewing technical documents;
  • Experience mentoring less experienced personnel on tradecraft best practices;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience interacting directly with executive-level officials

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting national-level customers;
  • Experience working in the customer’s operational environment;
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to resolve issues without direct customer guidance

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

$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.

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