RF SIGINT Technical Analyst

Vantor; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; 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 in Reston, VA is seeking an experienced RF SIGINT Collection Analyst. You will perform signals analysis, develop collection strategies, and build operations concepts to support critical missions.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph; a Bachelor's in a technical field and recent link budget experience are required. This role requires collaboration with a small team and interaction with government customers.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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

Link budget analysis

Signal analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Integrasys

Pasternack

Qorvo

RFCLB

Cadence

Job description

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.

We're hiring a RF SIGINT Collection Analyst supporting a well-established customer that works on a critical and high-visibility mission. This role is crucial for ensuring the success of future missions and you'll be a key member of that team, researching, building and executing strategies directly with customer. This is more than a typical SIGINT analysis role though, we need someone who enjoys the mathematical and modeling side of the mission.

We're looking for a seasoned, experienced professional that uses their understanding of their area of specialization to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. This position networks with senior internal and external personnel in their area of expertise.

Responsibilities: The RF SIGINT Collection Analyst will be asked to provide technical expertise to support a variety of tasks to include, but not limited to:

• 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: $102,000.00 - $136,000.00 - $149,600.00 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. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

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.