Signals Development Analyst 3

Columbia Technology Partners•Annapolis Junction, MD
•$120 - $135

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners (CTP) is seeking an experienced SIGDEV Analyst 3 to provide integrated discovery support to assigned stakeholders by optimizing existing accesses and supporting efforts to enable new accesses. The role focuses on data and voice communications, including DNR, DNI, and other advanced technologies over IP. The analyst will apply SIGINT development expertise and knowledge of modern telecommunications systems, protocols, and internet communications to provide insight into specific networks and information systems, troubleshoot dataflow issues, and support discovery efforts across the mission space. The position requires U.S. citizenship, an active security clearance with an appropriate polygraph, and a DOD 8570 certification. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph; applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. CTP describes its compensation as competitive and provides medical coverage, company-paid vision and dental coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off and leave, career-related learning support, insurance coverage, a profit-sharing bonus, and referral bonuses.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in SIGINT development analytic support.
  • Within the last 10 years, at least 5 years of experience with one or more of the following: modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols, telephony switching system networks, or internet communications.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • DOD 8570 certification.
  • Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with FISINT, XKS, ELINT, PROFORMA, and other SIGINT tools supporting the mission.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain current knowledge of accesses across relevant programs and identify capabilities and opportunities.
  • Educate analysts on available capabilities and opportunities that support discovery efforts.
  • Serve as an entry point for information and represent stakeholders for related actions.
  • Coordinate with Site Collection and Mission Managers and provide feedback regarding accesses.
  • Optimize and extend collection while leveraging midpoint accesses.
  • Work with Leadership and Collection Managers to assess collection posture.
  • Review collection categories and tasking and recommend changes as needed.
  • Work with other organizations to troubleshoot dataflow, processing, and content quality issues.
  • Provide support and insight into specific networks and information systems.
  • Support discovery efforts involving DNR, DNI, and advanced technologies over IP.

Benefits

  • Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
  • Vision and dental coverage paid in full by CTP.
  • 401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
  • Paid time off with customizable leave plans; jury duty, bereavement, and military leave are provided.
  • Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
  • Life and AD&D insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
  • End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
  • Tiered referral bonus program, with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if the referral joins the team.
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