Senior Acoustic Intelligence Analyst

As a Senior Acoustic Intelligence Analyst at Peraton, you play a crucial role in enhancing the US Navy's Undersea Warfare efforts by screening and analyzing recorded acoustic data. Your primary responsibilities include developing acoustic tracks and signatures while ensuring that environmental data is integrated into your analyses to derive valuable technical measurements.

To qualify for the Senior Acoustic Intelligence Analyst role at Peraton, candidates must possess either a high school diploma with 16+ years of experience or a bachelor's degree coupled with 12+ years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge in acoustic data screening, target track development, and platform signature analysis is essential, along with a TS/SCI clearance.

The Senior Acoustic Intelligence Analyst at Peraton plays a vital role in national security by providing analysis that enhances the operational advantage of the US Navy's Undersea Warfare community. Your work directly contributes to identifying potential threats and improving readiness, ensuring the safety of the nation and its allies.

Beneficial experience for the Senior Acoustic Intelligence Analyst role at Peraton includes a background as a submarine sonar technician, IUSS analyst, or air ASW analyst. Understanding acoustic detection and classification methods will also help you excel in this position.

The salary range for the Senior Acoustic Intelligence Analyst position at Peraton typically falls between $135,000 and $216,000, depending on experience and other factors. This competitive compensation reflects the value of the role in national security operations.

When asked about your experience with acoustic data analysis, highlight specific projects where you screened acoustic data, developed target tracks, or classified signal types. Be detailed and emphasize how your contributions added value to national security.

Discuss your approach to interpreting acoustic data, such as utilizing environmental data and employing comprehensive screening techniques. Mention any relevant software or hardware configurations that aid your analysis.

You might want to share how you engage with professional organizations, participate in relevant training, or read industry publications. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning to keep your skills sharp.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to outline a specific challenge related to acoustic intelligence. Be honest about the obstacles faced, how you approached them, and the positive outcome that followed.

Emphasize how collaboration with other analysts and teams is key to effective acoustic intelligence. Talk about experiences where your teamwork led to enhanced accuracy or significant insights in analysis.

Discuss your organizational skills and methods for prioritization based on urgency and impact. You might mention tools or techniques you use to manage multiple data sets efficiently.

Explain your process for creating clear and informative presentations. Highlight how you tailor information to your audience and ensure key points are communicated effectively.

Share your understanding of how environmental factors influence acoustic data and detection capabilities. Make it clear how integrating this data impacts the interpretation and accuracy of your analyses.

Be prepared to give a concrete example where your findings led to actionable decisions or changes implemented in naval operations. Highlight the importance of your role in influencing strategies based on data.

Discuss specific techniques you’re familiar with in acoustic signature classification. Be prepared to elaborate on how these methods enhance threat detection and contribute to operational readiness.