Job DescriptionACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIREDThe
Signals Analyst serves as a specialized technical authority, delivering dedicated signals analysis support. In this role, you will perform technical signal collection, evaluation, and processing with a primary focus on
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network environments and operational technology (OT) protocols. By evaluating complex signal environments and identifying non-standard communication pathways, the Signals Analyst translates technical signal discoveries into actionable intelligence and operational target development in direct support of national cyber objectives.
The annual base salary range for this role is $184,000-$218,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
Required Skills- Signals Evaluation & Processing:Perform technical signal analysis, parameter definition, and signal processing to extract intelligence, identify traffic patterns, and map operational communication links.
- ICS/SCADA Domain Analysis: Conduct deep-dive signals analysis on specialized data streams, telemetry, and communication protocols associated with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA networks, and physical infrastructure automation.
- Operational Support for USCC: Collaborate directly with U.S. Cyber Command planners and mission teams to integrate signal insights into cyber operational workflows and target development pipelines.
- Reporting & Technical Intelligence: Produce comprehensive technical intelligence reports, signal characterization profiles, and analytical summaries for mission partners and joint cyber components.
- Tool & Method Optimization: Refine analytical methodologies and leverage specialized signals analysis tools to evaluate emerging, non-standard, or complex signal environments.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS
8+ years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering OR
High School Diploma / GED, PLUS
12+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.
Desired SkillsFamiliarity with specialized OT/ICS communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, BACnet, PROFINET).
Experience utilizing advanced customer signals processing platforms and data analysis frameworks.
Knowledge of joint cyber operational planning, offensive/defensive cyber workflows, and threat matrix integration.
