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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Middle East and Africa Intelligence Team Lead - Senior - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $282,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Outlook, Intelligence Analysis, Machine Learning, Microsoft Office, Named Entity Recognition, Microsoft PowerPoint, Large Language Models, Information Technology, GPT - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ca943e3fb12efed3 ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph * Expert-level familiarity with threats to the Middle East and North Africa area of responsibility mission * 16 years of experience in all-source intelligence analysis * 10+ years of demonstrated experience supporting Defense Intelligence Enterprise programs, including direct experience managing or overseeing intelligence analysis contracts and production requirements * 3 years' experience leading or supervising teams of intelligence analysts, including assigning workloads, reviewing finished intelligence products for analytic rigor, and providing mentorship and performance evaluations * Expert-level familiarity with ICD 203/206 (Analytic Standards), including sourcing, uncertainty, and analytic tradecraft standards; demonstrated ability to enforce and evaluate compliance across subordinate analyst products * Demonstrated experience integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools and methodologies into all-source intelligence analysis workflows, including operationalizing AI-assisted collection triage, pattern-of-life analysis, and anomaly detection * Hands-on experience with Large Language Model (LLM) platforms (e.g., GPT-based tools, classified AI environments) applied to intelligence summarization, entity extraction, document exploitation, and automated reporting pipelines * Working knowledge of defense and production product lines and standards, and customer requirements across the Combatant Command (CCMD) and National Intelligence Community (IC) enterprise * Expert knowledge of customer processes, programs, and policies across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, including familiarity with OUSD(I&S), CCMD J2 requirements, and IC analytic community standards * Proven ability to communicate complex AI/ML-enabled analytic findings to senior and executive-level government officials through clear, logical, and concise written products and oral briefings * Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with IC-specific analytic tools and platforms (e.g., Palantir, Analyst Notebook, Intelink, classified cloud environments) * Ability to research and evaluate emerging AI/ML technologies for integration into intelligence workflows, including participation in pilot programs, capability assessments, and analytic modernization initiatives Preferred: * Bachelor's degree in a related field (Intelligence Studies, Data Science, Computer Science, Political Science, or equivalent) ## Description The Senior Intelligence Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day management of the contract, including staffing, financial oversight, and technical and programmatic reporting. 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