15+ years of hands-on experience with SIGINT system configuration and tasking.
7+ years of experience with modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols.
In-depth knowledge of the U.S. SIGINT System and related collection facilities.
Strong relationship-building skills with Intelligence Community representatives.
DOD 8570 Certification required.
Responsibilities
Operate and train on intelligence and telecommunications equipment in field environments.
Configure and optimize collection resources per Government guidelines.
Support SIGINT system tasking and basic signal analysis.
Manage collection operations and configure systems for tasking execution.
Monitor collection resources and assist during system upgrades.
Identify and resolve collection problems through knowledge of data flow.
Provide technical assistance for collection-tasking strategies.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge telecommunications technology.
Hands-on experience in field environments with prototype equipment.
Collaboration with Government customers and Intelligence Community partners.
Potential for professional development and training of junior personnel.
Engagement in technical studies and evaluations that influence decision-making.
Full Job Description
Description:
CTP is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Technical Analyst 2 to support the operation, configuration, optimization, and evaluation of intelligence and telecommunications systems. This role provides hands-on support for current and prototype equipment in field environments while contributing to technical studies, analyses, and assessments of mission needs.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with SIGINT systems, modern digital and optical telecommunications, collection tasking, and system configuration. You'll support collection operations, troubleshoot end-to-end data flow, provide technical recommendations, and work closely with Government customers and Intelligence Community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate, demonstrate, and provide training on current and prototype intelligence and telecommunications equipment under test or deployed in field locations.
Configure, task, and optimize collection resources in accordance with operating procedures and Government guidance.
Support SIGINT system and subsystem-level tasking, configuration, normalization, survey, equipment configuration, basic signal analysis, system health interpretation, and routing processes.
Conduct mission management of collection operations at Government direction and configure customer collection systems to execute tasking.
Monitor the effective use of assigned collection resources and provide operational assistance during upgrades and installations of new collection systems.
Maintain knowledge of site capabilities and end-to-end data flow to identify, define, and resolve collection problems.
Respond to collection requirements from Data Orchestration Services and provide technical assistance in implementing collection-tasking strategies.
Contribute to technical studies, analyses, and evaluations of mission needs and provide recommendations supporting decision-makers.
Review collection priorities and provide operational input and technical recommendations.
Document operational activities and tasking through daily logs, collection summaries, reports, statistics, and metrics.
Collect, compile, and generate analytical reports on signal characteristics based on Government identification of signals.
Conduct and document all-source research to identify communications used by targets of interest.
Support technical development of junior personnel in SIGINT analytical tradecraft and provide technical direction and support for training development.
Provide expertise supporting the acquisition, integration, prototyping, and deployment of SIGINT systems, including operational effectiveness assessments.
Coordinate with Offices of Primary Concern (OPCs), customers, TOPIs, and other representatives to support accurate collection assessments and technical information sharing.
Qualifications:
15+ years of configuring and tasking experience with directly related, hands-on experience in: SIGINT system and subsystem-level tasking and configuration, Normalization and survey, Equipment configuration, Basic signal analysis, Interpretation of system health indications, and Parameter and routing processes.
At least 7 years of professional experience with one or more of the following: Modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols, Telephony switching system networks, Internet communications, Packet switching systems, Designing, developing, and/or testing systems that modulate, demodulate, multiplex, and/or demultiplex digital communications signals.
In-depth understanding of modern/digital telecommunications systems and equipment, the U.S. SIGINT System, export issues, and SIGINT Systems collection and processing facilities.
Ability to maintain extensive working relationships with representatives throughout the Intelligence Community, including military services, Second and Third Party customers, and vendors.
Desired Skills:
Experience conducting mission management and collection operations.
Experience configuring and optimizing customer collection systems and resources.
Experience troubleshooting end-to-end collection and data flow issues.
Ability to provide technical analysis, collection assessments, reports, statistics, and metrics.
Experience supporting SIGINT system acquisition, integration, prototyping, deployment, and operational effectiveness assessments.
Experience supporting training and development of junior personnel in SIGINT analytical tradecraft.
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Certification Requirements:
DOD 8570 Certification
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
