Signals Analyst - III

Signals Analyst - III
Annapolis Junction, MD

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Signals Analyst to support mission-critical operations for the Intelligence Community or U.S. Military. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with signal analysis, particularly RF/COMINT signals, and a proven track record of managing signal intelligence (SIGINT) systems. In this role, you will integrate multiple signal analysis tools, prototype new algorithms, and provide leadership in the execution of signal-related projects, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and operational efficiency.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• I ntegrate multiple signal analysis tools to perform non-standard signal analysis, focusing primarily on RF/COMINT signals.
• pply standard signal analysis tools and concepts, while prototyping new algorithms to detect hidden signals and covert channels.
• Provide expert guidance to signal teams in the overall conduct of signal-related projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and mission requirements.
• Perform signal development analysis across multiple target areas, providing operational and mission tasking support for all installed Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) mission and survey systems.
• Manage collection requirements and develop cross-access collection plans, ensuring timely support for time-sensitive collection management decisions.
• Collaborate with customers to align their requirements with mission priorities, ensuring collection efforts are strategically focused.
• Manage multiple collection systems, troubleshoot collection issues, and optimize system performance to meet operational needs.
• Improve efficiency by analyzing end-to-end data flow across SIGINT systems.
• Coordinate site outages, mitigating mission loss and minimizing downtime for critical systems.

WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

• 1 0+ years of experience as a Signals Analyst supporting the Intelligence Community or U.S. Military.
• Expertise in performing signal analysis for RF/COMINT signals and integrating signal analysis tools.
• Experience in signal development analysis and managing SIGINT collection systems across multiple target areas.
• Proficiency in managing collection requirements, developing collection plans, and ensuring alignment with mission goals.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting collection issues and improving end-to-end data flow.
• Familiarity with outage management, including coordinating site outages to reduce mission loss and expedite downtime recovery.
• Strong command of Linux/Unix systems and proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Shell, or Python.
• Knowledge of data and voice communications technologies, network protocols, and Commercial SATCOM technologies.
• Familiarity with Space Technology Analysis tools and collection/survey tools used in SIGINT operations.

WHAT PREFERRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

• Experience with Apache NiFi.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED

• Must possess an Active TS/SCI FS Poly Clearance

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $140,000 + (depending on experience and education)