Intelligence Analyst - Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an Intelligence Analyst at levels 2 or 3 based in Aurora, CO, to support airborne SIGINT operations. The role analyzes ASIP mission data, ensures data quality, tunes systems, and documents processes.

Collaboration with engineers, operators, and leadership is essential to improve mission effectiveness. Requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance, a degree and years of experience as described; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years with a Master's.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Master's for Level 3.
• Active U.S. government Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Experience with intelligence analysis, SIGINT operations, or related mission analysis.
• Familiarity with sensor data, mission logs, or technical system outputs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a SIGINT Mission Analyst supporting airborne SIGINT operations and mission planning.
• Support analysis of ASIP data and logs, including mission recordings, system status outputs, and performance metrics to identify trends, anomalies, and issues impacting mission effectiveness.
• Support data flow and quality control checks to verify end-to-end data integrity from collection through processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED).
• Support review of ASIP tuning controls delivered to operations, assessing proposed changes, validating configuration updates, and providing recommendations to optimize mission performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation, checklists, and processes for ASIP data analysis, quality checks, and tuning reviews.
• Coordinate with system engineers, operators, and program leadership to communicate findings, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution of identified issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mission analytics, including development of SOPs and best practices for ASIP data review.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

SIGINT operations

Mission analysis

Analytical thinking

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

ASIP system

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come.

Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as an Intelligence Analyst - Level 2 or 3 based out of Aurora, CO.

The Intelligence Analyst (SIGINT Mission Analyst) will support airborne signals intelligence (SIGINT) operations by analyzing ASIP mission data, ensuring data quality, and contributing to effective system tuning for operational employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a SIGINT Mission Analyst supporting airborne SIGINT operations and mission planning.
• Support analysis of ASIP data and logs, including mission recordings, system status outputs, and performance metrics to identify trends, anomalies, and issues impacting mission effectiveness.
• Support data flow and quality control checks to verify end-to-end data integrity from collection through processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED), ensuring completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of ASIP outputs.
• Support review of ASIP tuning controls delivered to operations, assessing proposed changes, validating configuration updates, and providing recommendations to optimize mission performance.
• Develop and maintain documentation, checklists, and processes for ASIP data analysis, quality checks, and tuning reviews.
• Coordinate with system engineers, operators, and program leadership to communicate findings, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution of identified issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mission analytics, including development of standard operating procedures and best practices for ASIP data review.

This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled as either a level 2 or level 3.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2

• Requires an active U.S. government Top Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; 0 years of relevant experience with a Master's.
• An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with intelligence analysis, SIGINT operations, or related mission analysis.
• Familiarity with sensor data, mission logs, or technical system outputs.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly document findings and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3

• Requires an active U.S. government Top Secret/SCI security clearance at time of application.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's; 2 years of relevant experience with a PhD.
• An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with intelligence analysis, SIGINT operations, or related mission analysis.
• Familiarity with sensor data, mission logs, or technical system outputs.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly document findings and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with ASIP or other airborne SIGINT systems.
• Experience performing data flow and quality control checks in an operational or test environment.
• Background in electronic warfare, ISR, or related mission systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, test).

Salary Range

#SPEnhancedERAP Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

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Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.