Telecommunication Technical Analyst 3

Columbia Technology Partners•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Telecommunication Technical Analyst 3 to support advanced telecommunications and SIGINT operations in a mission-focused environment. The role combines technical operations, collection management, mission support, and system optimization across telecommunications and intelligence collection systems. The analyst collaborates with Intelligence Community stakeholders to support mission objectives. The position includes operating and configuring telecommunications and SIGINT collection systems, optimizing collection resources, evaluating telecommunications systems and mission needs, supporting collection operations, and producing assessments and technical reports. It also supports system upgrades, installations, prototyping, and deployment of new collection capabilities, while providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior personnel. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active security clearance with an appropriate polygraph. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a security background investigation and polygraph. A DOD 8570 certification is required. Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Requirements

Fifteen years of experience supporting SIGINT collection systems, telecommunications platforms, or closely related technical environments.
At least seven years of experience with modern digital, optical, internet, packet-switched, or telephony communication systems and protocols.
Hands-on expertise in collection system tasking, configuration, normalization, signal analysis, system health monitoring, and operational troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of the U.S. SIGINT System, collection and processing environments, telecommunications technologies, and intelligence operations.
U.S. citizenship.
Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph; employment is contingent on successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
DOD 8570 certification.
Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing collection operations, collection priorities, and mission-focused tasking activities in support of intelligence objectives.
Ability to analyze communications signals, assess collection effectiveness, and develop technical recommendations and reporting products.
Experience supporting system integration, prototyping, deployment, upgrades, and operational assessments of collection capabilities.
Proven ability to provide technical leadership, customer engagement, training, and mentorship while collaborating across Intelligence Community organizations.

Responsibilities

Operate, configure, test, demonstrate, and train users on telecommunications and SIGINT collection systems in operational and field environments.
Optimize and task collection resources to support mission requirements and execute collection strategies and priorities efficiently.
Conduct technical studies, analyses, and evaluations of telecommunications systems and mission needs, and provide recommendations to leadership and decision-makers.
Configure customer collection systems, troubleshoot data flow issues, assess system performance, and maintain collection effectiveness.
Collaborate with Intelligence Community partners, customers, and vendors to validate collection requirements, coordinate collection priorities, and improve mission outcomes.
Generate collection assessments, technical reports, metrics, and analytical products related to communications signals and collection activities.
Provide operational support for system upgrades, installations, prototyping efforts, and deployment of new collection capabilities.
Mentor junior personnel, contribute to training development, and provide technical guidance on SIGINT collection methodologies and telecommunications technologies.

Benefits

Three medical plan options with in-network and out-of-network coverage.
Vision and dental coverage paid in full by the company.
401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
Customizable paid time off and 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 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.
Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.