35S Signals Collector/Analyst

DC Army National Guard; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance (federal and state)

Retirement benefits for part-time time

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses (if applicable)

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Signals Collector/Analyst to locate, identify, collect and exploit enemy communications. You will operate SIGINT equipment, prepare logs and reports, and perform basic signal analysis to determine parameters during training that leads to a civilian career with government agencies.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with benefits such as tuition assistance, Montgomery GI Bill, health care, and a

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school or hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Interest in working with radio equipment and signal intelligence.
• Ability to stay alert and focused during repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate signal intelligence equipment and prepare logs/reports.
• Perform basic signal analysis to determine signal parameters.

Skills

Radio equipment interest

Clue-finding

Attention to repetitive tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Signal intelligence equipment

Job description

Job Description

Accurate intel is the cornerstone of mission success, and it's up to the Signals Collector/Analyst to locate, identify, collect, and exploit enemy communications to extract this information. Using intercept devices, these Soldiers will identify hostile signals and report their findings to leadership.

Job Duties

• Operate signal intelligence equipment and prepare logs/reports
• Perform basic signal analysis to determine signal parameters

Helpful Skills

• Interest in working with radio equipment
• Finding clues that help answer questions
• Ability to remain alert doing repetitive tasks

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with government agencies like the National Security Agency, the FBI, and the CIA.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Signals Collector/Analyst consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practice in interpretation.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.