Telecommunication Technical Analyst 2

Columbia Technology Partners•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•$130 - $145

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners (CTP) is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Technical Analyst 2 to support the operation, configuration, optimization, and evaluation of intelligence and telecommunications systems. The role provides hands-on support for current and prototype equipment in field environments and contributes to technical studies, analyses, and assessments of mission needs. The analyst supports SIGINT collection operations and systems, troubleshoots end-to-end data flow, provides technical recommendations, and works with Government customers and Intelligence Community partners. The position also supports the acquisition, integration, prototyping, and deployment of SIGINT systems, including assessments of operational effectiveness. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold an active security clearance with an appropriate polygraph, meet DOD 8570 certification requirements, and successfully complete the required security investigation and polygraph process. Employment is subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Requirements

15 or more years of configuring and tasking experience, including directly related hands-on experience with SIGINT system and subsystem-level tasking and configuration, normalization and survey, equipment configuration, basic signal analysis, interpretation of system health indications, and parameter and routing processes.
At least 7 years of professional experience in one or more of the following: modern digital or optical telecommunications systems and protocols; telephony switching system networks; Internet communications; packet switching systems; or designing, developing, and/or testing systems that modulate, demodulate, multiplex, and/or demultiplex digital communications signals.
In-depth understanding of modern/digital telecommunications systems and equipment, the U.S. SIGINT System, export issues, and SIGINT Systems collection and processing facilities.
Ability to maintain extensive working relationships with representatives throughout the Intelligence Community, including military services, Second and Third Party customers, and vendors.
U.S. citizenship.
DOD 8570 Certification.
An active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting mission management and collection operations.
Experience configuring and optimizing customer collection systems and resources.
Experience troubleshooting end-to-end collection and data flow issues.
Ability to provide technical analysis, collection assessments, reports, statistics, and metrics.
Experience supporting SIGINT system acquisition, integration, prototyping, deployment, and operational effectiveness assessments.
Experience supporting training and development of junior personnel in SIGINT analytical tradecraft.

Responsibilities

Operate, demonstrate, and provide training on current and prototype intelligence and telecommunications equipment under test or deployed in field locations.
Configure, task, and optimize collection resources in accordance with operating procedures and Government guidance.
Support SIGINT system and subsystem-level tasking, configuration, normalization, survey, equipment configuration, basic signal analysis, system health interpretation, and routing processes.
Manage collection operations at Government direction and configure customer collection systems to execute tasking.
Monitor the effective use of assigned collection resources and provide operational assistance during upgrades and installations of new collection systems.
Maintain knowledge of site capabilities and end-to-end data flow to identify, define, and resolve collection problems.
Respond to collection requirements from Data Orchestration Services and provide technical assistance in implementing collection-tasking strategies.
Contribute to technical studies, analyses, and evaluations of mission needs, and provide recommendations to support decision-makers.
Review collection priorities and provide operational input and technical recommendations.
Document operational activities and tasking through daily logs, collection summaries, reports, statistics, and metrics.
Collect, compile, and generate analytical reports on signal characteristics based on Government identification of signals.
Conduct and document all-source research to identify communications used by targets of interest.
Support technical development of junior personnel in SIGINT analytical tradecraft and provide technical direction and support for training development.
Provide expertise for SIGINT system acquisition, integration, prototyping, and deployment, including operational effectiveness assessments.
Coordinate with Offices of Primary Concern (OPCs), customers, TOPIs, and other representatives to support accurate collection assessments and technical information sharing.

Benefits

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