Signals Analyst

Peraton•McLean, VA

3d•$176,000 - $282,000

About The Position

The Signals Analyst provides RF/SIGINT expertise and analysis in support of RF/SIGINT initiatives, articulating threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging trends. The role researches and evaluates technical and all-source intelligence, with particular emphasis on user behavior and patterns in dynamic environments. The analyst identifies trends involving RF systems, conducts behavior analysis, and writes concise, evidence-supported assessments that explain findings and their impact.

Requirements

At least 12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 10 years with a master's degree; an additional four years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
At least 10 years of direct experience in Intelligence Community signals analysis or signal collection, focused on wireless, cellular, satellite, or terrestrial signals.
Ability to research and analyze data from varied sources and present findings in clear, concise written reports.
Familiarity with SIGINT tasking and collection mechanisms.
Experience with relevant RF/SIGINT tools and databases.
Ability to provide RF signals environment analysis and assessments.
Working knowledge of RF and telecommunications protocols.
Ability to work effectively on a team or independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a technical field.
Familiarity with multiple Intelligence Community agencies.
Familiarity with RF testing and measurement systems.
Familiarity with waveform engineering and analysis.
Experience with operational communications.
Experience with relevant targeting tools and writing standards.

Responsibilities

Provide RF/SIGINT expertise and analysis in support of RF/SIGINT initiatives.
Articulate threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging trends.
Research and evaluate technical and all-source intelligence, emphasizing user behavior and patterns in changing environments.
Identify trends with RF systems and perform behavior analysis.
Write concise assessments that support findings with evidence and articulate their impact.
Provide RF signals environment analysis and assessments.