SIGINT Development and Discovery Analyst (T-1/2/3)

Legato, LLC•Annapolis Junction, MD

14d•$115,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Legato, LLC is hiring a SIGINT Development and Discovery Analyst to provide technical and analytical support for the development, optimization, monitoring, and maintenance of complex SIGINT systems and collection capabilities. The work includes analyzing communications technologies, evaluating system performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting the development and improvement of analytical tools and processes. The analyst works with data and voice communications technologies, including DNR, DNI, modern digital and optical telecommunications systems, telephony switching networks, and advanced IP-based technologies. Duties include analyzing technical data, identifying communication patterns, evaluating system functionality, troubleshooting dataflow issues, and supporting the optimization of existing collection systems and analytical capabilities. The position involves collaboration with technical teams, analysts, and stakeholders to resolve system issues, support monitoring and maintenance, and improve operational processes. Depending on experience level, duties may include front-end collection support, technical troubleshooting, dataflow analysis, documentation, training, stakeholder coordination, and recommending system enhancements. The role operates in fast-paced technical environments, including systems requiring continuous operational availability. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. The position is in Fort Meade, Maryland, and offers a stated salary range of $115,000–$195,000 depending on experience.

Requirements

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Level 1: Three years of demonstrated experience in SIGINT development analytic support.
Level 1: Within the last five years, at least three years of experience with modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols, telephony switching networks, and/or internet communications.
Level 1: Experience analyzing technical and communications data to identify patterns and opportunities for system improvement.
Level 1: Knowledge of DNR, DNI, data and voice communications technologies, and advanced IP-based systems.
Level 1: Experience researching and analyzing complex telecommunications networks and communication protocols.
Level 1: Familiarity with SIGINT collection tools, analytical applications, and associated databases.
Level 1: Experience developing analytical techniques, documenting findings, and supporting technical research.
Level 1: Strong critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills; ability to support monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational restoration.
Level 1: Ability to work rotating eight-hour shifts in a 24/7/365 operational environment.
Level 2: Five years of demonstrated experience in SIGINT development analytic support.
Level 2: Within the last seven years, at least five years of experience with modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols, telephony switching networks, and/or internet communications.
Level 2: Experience supporting and optimizing SIGINT collection systems and associated analytical capabilities, and working with DNR, DNI, and advanced IP-based data and voice communications technologies.
Level 2: Demonstrated experience using Linux.
Level 2: Experience supporting front-end collection systems, including survey systems, DNR/DNI collection, and dataflow.
Level 2: Experience troubleshooting system issues, identifying dataflow discrepancies, and restoring operational functionality.
Level 2: Experience supporting FORNSAT collection systems and technologies; familiarity with FOP configuration and collection system maintenance.
Level 2: Ability to follow established standard operating procedures and maintain accurate technical documentation.
Level 2: Ability to work rotating eight-hour shifts, including day, swing, and midnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Level 3: Ten years of demonstrated experience in SIGINT development analytic support.
Level 3: Within the last ten years, at least five years of experience with modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols, telephony switching networks, and/or internet communications.
Level 3: Experience supporting SIGINT discovery activities and evaluating existing collection capabilities.
Level 3: Experience analyzing DNR, DNI, and advanced IP-based communications technologies.
Level 3: Experience troubleshooting collection systems, network connectivity, and dataflow issues.
Level 3: Experience evaluating technical capabilities, system requirements, and opportunities for collection improvements.
Level 3: Experience coordinating with stakeholders, technical teams, and collection managers.
Level 3: Experience providing technical guidance, communicating system capabilities, and training analysts on available tools and technologies.
Level 3: Experience reviewing collection configurations, evaluating system performance, and recommending technical improvements.
Level 3: Experience identifying and resolving dataflow, processing, and data quality issues.
Level 3: Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FORNSAT collection systems and technologies.
Experience with FOP configuration and front-end collection tools.
Familiarity with SIGIN, ELINT, PROFORMA, and XKS.
Experience developing technical documentation, training materials, and operational procedures.
Experience supporting SIGINT systems in a 24/7/365 operational environment.
Experience with SIGINT development tools, analytical applications, and databases.
Completion of the Basic Communications Signals Collection and Processing Course (450).
Completion of the Intermediate Communications Signals Analysis Course (451).
Experience scripting with Bash, Shell, and/or Python.
Experience with Apache NiFi and dataflow management.
Knowledge of network protocols, telecommunications infrastructure, and IP-based communications.
Experience with FISINT.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and analytical support for SIGINT system and collection capability development, optimization, monitoring, and maintenance.
Analyze communications technologies and technical data, identify communication patterns, and evaluate system functionality and performance.
Troubleshoot technical, network connectivity, dataflow, processing, and data quality issues; support operational restoration.
Support front-end collection systems, including survey systems, DNR/DNI collection, and dataflow, depending on level.
Research and analyze complex telecommunications networks and communication protocols.
Develop analytical techniques, document findings, and support technical research.
Evaluate collection capabilities, system requirements, and opportunities for collection improvements.
Coordinate with stakeholders, technical teams, and collection managers to resolve system issues and improve operational processes.
Review collection configurations and recommend technical improvements.
Provide technical guidance, explain system capabilities, and train analysts on available tools and technologies, depending on level.
Follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate technical documentation.
Support system monitoring, maintenance, and operational restoration activities.