Research Analyst/Diver

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Research Analyst/Diver in San Diego, CA.

What you will do: 

The Research Analyst/Diver supports maritime research, operational testing, and underwater mission execution in harbor environments, littoral zones, and open-water settings. This role requires strong technical diving proficiency, disciplined mission preparation, and the ability to operate in dynamic maritime environments to support customer-directed operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mission planning, preparation, inspection, deployment, recovery, burial, un-burial, and underwater movement of various objects on the ocean floor across harbor areas, littorals, and shipping lanes.
• Conduct diving and operational tasks in open-water environments, including operations deployed from vessels and shore-based facilities.
• Perform pre-mission, pre-dive, post-dive, and post-mission inspections, as well as setup, breakdown, and preventive maintenance for all salvage/diving equipment, personal gear, and diving safety systems.
• Execute mission tasking as directed by the customer or dive project manager, ensuring adherence to all safety and operational protocols.
• Manage the loadout of diving equipment and assist in onloading objects onto salvage vessels using forklifts and/or crane davits.
• Serve in various operational roles, including primary diver, stand-by diver, dive tender, or deckhand, depending on mission requirements.

Qualifications

What you will need: 

• 4 years of documented leadership experience planning and supervising dives with a military unit or commercial organization
• Received advanced diving medical training and/or certifications
• Experience wearing underwater full face mask (FFM) diving outfits
• Previous experience deploying and recovering heavy objects underwater
• Underwater lift bag operations
• Current ADCI card (diver or diving supervisor)
• Oxygen Provider / DANO2
• Crane Operator certification
• Folk Lift Operator certification
• Boat Coxswain experience
• EMT / CHT certifications
• An active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain
• U.S. citizenship

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.