Senior Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA)

Prescient Edge

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Over 10 years of relevant experience in digital network analysis and SIGINT.
  • Experience with NSA software applications like DataXplorer and XKEYSCORE for target development.
  • Completion of specific NSA coursework, including NETA2402/NETA2108 and related analytical reporting courses.
  • Familiarity with telecommunications technologies and the OSI model, including IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced digital network analysis and draft intelligence reports for national clients.
  • Perform TDNA analysis to exploit foreign communications and identify intelligence priorities.
  • Analyze SIGINT data with a focus on digital networks, drawing from NSA production experience.
  • Develop and refine SIGINT discovery operations to counter new adversary technologies.
  • Collaborate and share information with other SIGINT analysts to enhance target continuity.
  • Create complex queries and document analytical tradecraft to support information sharing.
  • Solve intelligence analysis challenges through critical thinking and analytical practices.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Support for advanced training and education in specialized areas.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-training opportunities.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in intelligence analysis.
Full Job Description
Job Title

Senior Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA)

Location

Colorado Springs, CO 80910 US (Primary)

Category

Intelligence

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Staff

Education

Courses Required

Travel

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Job Description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Senior Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) to support a Federal Government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.

Description:
  • Conduct advanced digital network analysis; perform tradecraft discovery operations; draft intelligence reports for national-level customers
  • Shall perform advanced TDNA analysis to exploit foreign communications and communication systems to identify, collect, analyze, process, and disseminate intelligence in accordance with established requirements and priorities.
  • Conduct advanced TDNA analysis to identify, analyze, and evaluate SIGINT data and reporting, with a focus on advanced technical analysis of digital networks; demonstrate relevant, senior, or higher TDNA experience in NSA production offices, service cryptologic production elements, and/or other relevant SIGINT production agencies.
  • Conduct SIGINT discovery (SIGDEV) and research operations to develop and refine tradecraft to address new or evolving adversary technologies.
  • Conduct analytical collaboration and cross training with other SIGINT analysts or organizations to cross-team and cross-level information to increase target continuity and facilitate information sharing and analyst collaboration.
  • Appropriately cite records within NSA databases in enterprise citation tools.
  • Understand Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, ports and protocols associated with telecommunications technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 networks, Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR), and common internet protocols.
  • Craft and execute complex queries, understand multiple communication protocols, and network topologies.
  • Document analytical tradecraft and target knowledge and create working aids to increase target continuity and facilitate information sharing and analyst collaboration. prepare briefings & reports on analytical methodology and results.
  • Collaborate with Data Scientist to automate analytical workflow and enrich data.
  • Solve complex intelligence analysis challenges with a combination of analytical judgment, critical thinking, and proven analytical practices.
  • Evaluate technical information on targets of interest and identify changes to technology, or alternative means of communication.
  • Perform scientific and/or technical intelligence analysis to include but not limited to reporting on trends and implications of military force structure or doctrinal changes, or technical analysis of military systems.


Job Requirements

Experience:
  • Over 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrate prior experience in the use of National Security Agency (NSA) software applications and databases associated with network analysis and target development, including but not limited to DataXplorer and XKEYSCORE.

Education:
  • Complete required NSA Courses NETA2402/NETA2108 (TDNA Analysis II) & any of the following: RPTG2238, RPTG2235, RPTG3225, RPTG3222 (Basic Analytical Reporting) or equivalent curriculum; RPTG4397 (Analytic Report Editing) or RPTG4398 (Report Releaser's Course).

Security Clearance:
  • Security clearance required TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph.

Location:
  • Colorado Springs, CO.


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