Target Development Network Analyst (TDNA) Level 3

$170K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance for Fort Meade
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years in SIGINT, cyber analysis, or TDNA roles
  • Experience analyzing communications and digital footprints
  • Proven ability in maintaining targeting databases
  • Strong grasp of intelligence collection processes
  • Familiarity with IC missions and analytic methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Conduct analysis to generate actionable intelligence and insights
  • Ensure and maintain target continuity through profiling
  • Develop techniques for acquiring additional target data
  • Maintain databases related to targeting and analysis
  • Build comprehensive baseline profiles for targets
  • Identify intelligence gaps and adjust collection strategies accordingly
  • Apply various analytical disciplines to digital communications and network usage
  • Support new analytic methodologies and mentor junior analysts

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training and Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
Full Job Description
Description

Markon is seeking a Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) Level 3 to support advanced intelligence and cyber operations through in-depth analysis of digital networks, communications, and open-source data for the Fort Meade Customer. This role focuses on developing actionable intelligence, maintaining target continuity, and enhancing analytic tradecraft to support mission objectives. The TDNA will work both independently and collaboratively to identify intelligence gaps, drive collection strategies, and mentor analysts in modern targeting methodologies.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct analysis of collection and open-source data to generate actionable insights and leads
  • Ensure target continuity by profiling targets, activities, and associated behaviors
  • Develop techniques to acquire additional target information and enhance intelligence collection
  • Maintain databases supporting targeting, tasking, and analytical efforts
  • Build and maintain comprehensive baseline profiles for designated target sets
  • Identify intelligence gaps and recommend adjustments to collection strategies
  • Apply multiple analytic disciplines, including pattern recognition across communications, network usage, and digital footprints
  • Leverage understanding of IC missions, target cultures, behaviors, and communications technologies to inform analysis
  • Support development of new analytic methodologies and tradecraft
  • Mentor junior analysts on tools, methodologies, and best practices for conducting TDNA
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph with this Customer.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years of experience in SIGINT, cyber analysis, or TDNA-related roles
  • Experience analyzing communications, network usage, and digital footprints
  • Experience maintaining targeting databases and developing target profiles
  • Strong understanding of intelligence collection processes and gap analysis
  • Familiarity with IC missions, tools, and analytic methodologies
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience mentoring or leading junior analysts
  • Experience developing analytic tradecraft or methodologies
  • Familiarity with scripting or data analysis tools
  • Experience working with multi-source intelligence data and large datasets
Salary RangeUSD $170,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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