Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) Level 2

avav; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a TDNA to conduct targeted exploitation and leverage DNR/DNI tradecraft to support mission objectives across the AOR. The role requires advanced analytical skills and cross-domain target tracking.

The TDNA will analyze collection data, maintain targeting databases, and develop baseline profiles of designated targets. A strong emphasis on closing intelligence gaps and acquiring new collection is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Dialed Number Recognition (DNR) and Digital Network Intelligence (DNI) tradecraft.
• Expertise in tradecraft for target characterization across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to generate insights and leads, ensure target continuity, profile targets and their activities, and develop techniques to gain additional target information.
• Maintain appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis.
• Develop comprehensive baseline profiles of designated target sets.
• Identify intelligence gaps to tailor current collection or enable new collection to close the gaps.

Skills

Target analysis

Tradecraft

Network analysis

SIGINT

DNR/DNI

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

DNR/DNI tools

Job description

Summary

The primary role of the Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) is to conduct targeted exploitation and has experience in both Dialed Number Recognition (DNR) and Digital Network Intelligence (DNI) tradecraft. This role is critical to advancing mission objectives through sustained and discovery Area of Responsibility (AOR) operations. The TDNA will leverage advanced tradecraft, technical expertise, and analytical skills to identify, characterize, and track targets across complex networks.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to generate insights and leads, ensure target continuity, profile targets and their activities, and develop techniques to gain additional target information.
• Maintain appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis.
• Develop comprehensive baseline profiles of designated target sets.
• Identify intelligence gaps to tailor current collection or enable new collection to close the gaps.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, and experience
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in Dialed Number Recognition (DNR) and Digital Network Intelligence (DNI) tradecraft
• Expertise in tradecraft for target characterization across multiple domains
• Strong background in network analysis, SIGINT, AMOD, and packet analysis
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Salary Range

$90,000 - $130,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status. A “U.S. person” is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.