Technical Analyst

Provides oversight and management for the collection support missions against one (or more) of the major theaters. Provides information for the Government use in developing, defining and documenting operational, maintenance and logistical concepts leading to the development of prototypes, proofs of concepts, modeling and simulations, system requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Operates, demonstrates and trains current or prototype intelligence systems under test or in use in field or garrison locations. Provides direct management support to units that include each of the military services. Contributes to technical studies, analyses and evaluations of technical mission needs; and makes recommendations to support decision-makers. Conducts technical studies, analyses and evaluations to improve organizational knowledge of doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership, personnel and facilities (DOTMLPF) status and gaps. Must have an in-depth understanding of the US SIGINT System, the SIGINT Export Issues and SIGINT Systems ground and processing facilities. Must be capable of maintaining an extensive interaction/working relationship among various representatives of the Intelligence Community (e.g., military services, second and third party customers and vendors).

Job Description 

• Perform Mission Management activities.
• Develop collection-tasking strategies.
• Capture Target Office of Primary Interest (TOPIs) requirements and promote dissemination of accurate collection assessments.
• Research and resolve operational issues during upgrades/installation of new systems and addition of new capabilities.
• Provide technical recommendations to meet collection-tasking strategies.
• Provide technical recommendations for the development of training.
• Participate in the review and validation of collection priorities submitted by Analysis and Production.
• Capture and document knowledge and lessons learned in the area of SIGINT analytical tradecraft.
• Provide expertise in the acquisition cycle to support integration of SIGINT systems for USCS customers.
• Perform technical analysis of processes supporting program management, technical planning, system design, integration, verification and validation, cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness as they apply to fielding new systems.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirement allocation, and interface definition studies to translate requirements into system specifications and cost estimates.
• Perform technical analysis of prototyping activities.

Required Experience 

• Twenty years of SIGINT experience as a signals analyst acquiring, identifying, processing, and reporting on electromagnetic emissions.
  
• Ten years of experience in SIGINT Tactical Operations.