RF SIGINT Technical Analyst

Vantor Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a cleared Signals/Intelligence professional in Reston, VA to analyze electronic signals, develop collection strategies, and write operational concepts. The role requires current TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph and strong communication to brief government representatives.

You will perform link budget analyses, model systems mathematically/physically, and collaborate in a small team to deliver actionable intelligence and robust procedures for future operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree (4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted). Preference is mathematical, physics, or engineering.
• Significant current experience (within last 2 years) performing link budget analysis and collection strategy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced conventional weapons systems.
• Strong experience with link budget analysis tools such as MATLAB, Integrasys, Pasternack, Qorvo, RFCLB, Cadence or similar applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a small team, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform signals analysis work and write reports based upon the resulting analysis.
• Assess and report on the strengths and limitations of collection platforms / sensors.
• Research and build collection strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret electronic signals to produce critical intelligence reports that support future strategic planning.
• Write concepts of operations and operational support projects.
• Author new procedures / methods to create innovative collection plans/ strategies.
• Perform link budget analysis to inform collection strategies.
• Utilize mathematical and physics modeling to inform collection strategies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Signal analysis

Mathematical/physics modeling

Written/oral reports

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Integrasys

Pasternack

Qorvo

RFCLB

Cadence

Job description

Overview

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters - where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance; applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform signals analysis work and write reports based upon the resulting analysis.
• Assess and report on the strengths and limitations of collection platforms / sensors.
• Research and build collection strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret electronic signals to produce critical intelligence reports that support future strategic planning.
• Write concepts of operations and operational support projects.
• Author new procedures / methods to create innovative collection plans/ strategies.
• Perform link budget analysis to inform collection strategies.
• Utilize mathematical and physics modeling to inform collection strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree (4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree). Preference is mathematical, physics, or engineering.
• Significant current experience (within last 2 years) performing link budget analysis and collection strategy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced conventional weapons systems.
• Strong experience with link budget analysis tools such as MATLAB, Integrasys, Pasternack, Qorvo, RFCLB, Cadence or similar applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a small team, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior‑level government representatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Published / authored collection strategy reports.
• Advanced degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience in DoD/IC signals analysis.
• Experience working on SAP programs.
• Experience working on‑site at a government customer location.
• Experience working in DOD/IC.

Pay Transparency

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $99,000.00 - $132,000.00 - $145,200.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.