Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA), Advisor - TS/SCI w/Poly

Joint Activities

$176K — $282K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15 years of relevant experience without a degree, or a combination of experience and education ranging from 9 years with a master's degree to 7 years with a PhD.
  • Expertise in cyber intelligence analysis and digital network analysis.
  • Familiarity with SIGINT analysis and target development concepts.
  • Experience using IC analytic tools and databases for intelligence operations.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze SIGINT, cyber, and open-source data to identify target networks and activities.
  • Maintain target continuity and discover new intelligence-gathering methods.
  • Manage and quality-check mission-oriented databases for effective analysis.
  • Identify intelligence gaps and propose adjustments for collection efforts.
  • Perform communication and network behavior pattern analysis to uncover insights.
  • Collaborate with government and military partners to align analysis with mission goals.
  • Document findings and innovations in tradecraft for sharing within the team.

Benefits

  • Heavily subsidized health and wellness coverage for employees and dependents.
  • 25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually.
  • Annual Critical Skills Bonus to reward high performance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA4)Location: Ft. Meade / Annapolis Junction, MDClearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (required)

 

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will apply deep analytical expertise—alongside cutting-edge tools and tradecraft—to help uncover insights that directly support high-impact intelligence objectives. Responsibilities may include:

  • Analyze SIGINT, cyber, and open-source data to generate leads and develop a comprehensive understanding of target networks and activities.
  • Maintain target continuity, identify emerging behaviors, and develop new methods to uncover deeper intelligence.
  • Manage, update, and quality-check mission-relevant databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis.
  • Identify intelligence gaps and recommend adjustments to current or future collection.
  • Perform pattern analysis of communications, network behavior, and digital footprints.
  • Apply knowledge of IC missions, policies, and operational needs to ensure high-value, mission-relevant results.
  • Collaborate closely with government, contractors, and military partners to align analysis with operational priorities.
  • Form hypotheses, evaluate analytic techniques, and synthesize data to produce actionable insights.
  • Document findings clearly and share tradecraft innovations with teammates and stakeholders.

 

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

 

Candidates must meet one of the following experience/education combinations:

  • 15 years’ experience without a degree
  • 13 years’ experience with an associate degree
  • 11 years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree
  • 9 years’ experience with a master’s degree
  • 7 years' experience with a PhD

Relevant experience includes cyber intelligence analysis, digital network analysis, SIGINT analysis, target development, metadata analysis, social network analysis, and/or experience with IC analytic tools and databases.

 

Additional requirements:

 

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
  • Foreign language proficiency and valid DLPT scores may count toward relevant experience.

 Desired Qualifications:

 

  • Experience analyzing and producing intelligence through updating, enriching, and maintaining mission databases.
  • Strong skills in metadata analysis and target research.
  • Ability to identify and characterize communications within global networks.
  • Experience documenting tradecraft, analytical findings, and research.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across diverse analytic disciplines and adhere to oversight/compliance requirements.
  • Ability to train others—formally or informally—using OJT, written guides, videos, or classroom instruction.

 

This critical National Security role is eligible for Peraton’s premier benefits package, designed to recognize and support the professionals safeguarding our nation:

  • Heavily subsidized health and wellness coverage for you and your dependents
  • 25 days of PTO
  • Annual Critical Skills Bonus

Join an elite team where your work directly impacts national security while enjoying top-tier benefits and recognition.

 

Target Salary Range$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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