Junior Signals Analyst

Prescient Edge • Colorado Springs, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Prescient Edge is seeking a Junior Signals Analyst to support a Federal Government client. This position is contingent upon contract award. The role involves conducting advanced signals analysis of pre-demodulated and demodulated signals, performing tradecraft discovery operations, and drafting intelligence reports for national-level customers. The analyst will process, exploit, and disseminate intelligence derived from foreign signals to determine signal characteristics for intelligence purposes, identify signals of interest in foreign satellite communications, and perform advanced Signals Analysis at the bit- and protocol-levels. This includes analyzing bitstreams (e.g., multiplexers, error correction, voice and video compression, instrumentation systems) and protocols (e.g., link layer, network layer, application layer). The position requires demonstrating relevant, senior-level, or higher SA experience in NSA production offices, service cryptological production elements, and/or other relevant SIGINT production agencies. Proficiency with enterprise tools such as AutoSnap, DarkQuest, ROADBED, VINTAGEHARVEST, Waveform Viewer Tool (WVT), Data Viewer Tool (DVT), pktproc2, and pktswing is necessary for performing analytical tasks. The analyst will also perform searches within NSA SIGINT repositories using common NSA tools, develop selection and filtration criteria on target based on protocol and signal parameters, and accurately document signal parameters for reporting using NSA reporting tools. A strong understanding of signal theory, modulation techniques, multiple access strategies, encoding/decoding transmission, signal technologies and standards (DVB-S2, iDirect, HughesNET, ComTech), linear recursive sequences, convolutional coding, and protocol stacks is essential. The role includes analyzing PROFORMA, spread spectrum Signals of Interest (SOIs), and performing advanced internals signals analysis. Coordination with NSA collection organizations and signal development centers is required, along with an understanding of systems and processes for geolocation of ground, air, and space domain signals. A demonstrated understanding of the OSI model, standard protocols (TCP, UDP), IP subnetting, telecommunications technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 networks, and Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) is also necessary.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant experience
• Complete recommended NSA Courses NETA2402/NETA2108 (Analysis II) & any of the following: RPTG2238, RPTG2235, RPTG3225, RPTG3222 (Basic Analytical Reporting) or equivalent curriculum SIGC2401 (Introductory TDMA) and/or SIGC3200 (Advanced VSAT Analysis) or equivalent curriculum; Military Cryptologic Continuing Education Program (MCCEP) Phase 1 and 451 (Intermediate Communications Signals Analysis Course) or 452 (Advanced Communications Signals Analysis Course) or governmental or commercial equivalents
• Security clearance required TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced signals analysis of pre-demodulated and demodulated signals
• Perform tradecraft discovery operations
• Draft intelligence reports for national-level customers
• Perform signals analysis of collected signals and waveforms in the space domain
• Process, exploit, and disseminate intelligence derived from demodulated and pre-demodulated foreign signals to determine signal characteristics for intelligence purposes
• Identify signals of interest in foreign satellite communications
• Conduct advanced Signals Analysis, including but not limited to analyzing collected signals at the bit- and protocol-levels, including identifying and analyzing bitstreams (e.g., multiplexers, error correction, voice and video compression, instrumentation systems) and protocols (e.g., link layer, network layer, application layer)
• Demonstrate relevant, senior-level, or higher SA experience in NSA production offices, service cryptological production elements, and/or other relevant SIGINT production agencies
• Demonstrate proficiency with enterprise tools such as AutoSnap, DarkQuest, ROADBED, VINTAGEHARVEST, Waveform Viewer Tool (WVT), Data Viewer Tool (DVT), pktproc2, and pktswing to perform analytical tasks
• Perform searches within NSA SIGINT repositories using common NSA tools
• Develop selection and filtration criteria on target based on protocol and signal parameters
• Accurately document signal parameters for reporting using NSA reporting tools
• Understand signal theory (power, frequency, modulation, phase, polarity, propagation), modulation techniques (AM, FM, BPSK, FSK, QPSK, PSK, QAM, PCM), multiple access strategies (FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, DAMA), encoding/decoding transmission (physical layer), be familiar with signal technologies and standards (DVB-S2, iDirect, HughesNET, ComTech), linear recursive sequences, convolutional coding, protocol stacks, etc.
• Analyze PROFORMA, spread spectrum Signals of Interest (SOIs), and perform advanced internals signals analysis
• Coordinate with NSA collection organizations and signal development centers
• Understand systems and processes for geolocation of ground, air, and space domain signals
• Demonstrate understanding of the OSI model, standard protocols (TCP, UDP), IP subnetting, telecommunications technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 networks, and Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)

Benefits

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed