Protocol Analyst 3

Sentar Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Recognition and awards

Job summary

Sentar is seeking a Protocol Analyst 3 in Ft. Meade to join our employee‑owned team. You will apply RF signals analysis, determine signal structure, define parameters, and model signal behavior to support intelligence, analytics, and cyber operations.

Proficiency in COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, or PROFORMA is preferred, with experience in more than one domain encouraged. A TS/SCI clearance with active poly is required or strongly preferred, and the role offers opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• HS diploma or GED with 12 years of experience will be considered for those who have completed one of the following military training courses: 451 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis) or who have participated in or graduated from the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP).
• Bachelor’s?Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RF signals to determine signal structure and parameters.
• Model signal behavior for simulations and assessments.
• Apply COMINT/ELINT/FISINT/PROFORMA knowledge to projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support operational objectives.

Skills

RF signals analysis

COMINT

ELINT

FISINT

PROFORMA

Signal modeling

Education

Doctoral degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

HS diploma or GED with qualifying training

Engineering/Math/CS/Physical Science field

Job description

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Protocol Analyst 3 in Ft. Meade!

Role Description:

We are looking for a Protocol Analyst proficient in RF signals analysis and understanding signal characteristics to determine signal structure, define parameters, and model signal behavior. You will need to be skilled in COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, or PROFORMA, and expertise in more than 1 is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• HS diploma or GED with 12 years of experience will be considered for those who have completed one of the following military training courses: 451 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis) or who have participated in or graduated from the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP).
• Bachelor’s?Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or related technical field.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active poly (FS preferred)

Benefits at Sentar:

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

Sentar is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster ; EEO Is Law Supplement ; and Pay Transparency .

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at [e-mail] . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.