Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) Level 4

avav; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) to conduct target-focused exploitation using DNR and DNI tradecraft, aiding mission objectives across the Area of Responsibility. The role requires advanced tradecraft, technical prowess, and strong analytical skills to identify, characterize, and track targets in complex networks.

The position demands an active TS/SCI with polygraph, a minimum of 11 years of experience, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 11+ 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.

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

Dialed Number Recognition

Digital Network Intelligence

Network analysis

SIGINT

AMOD

Packet analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Worker Type: Regular

Job Description

Summary: The primary role of the Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) is to conduct target focused 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 11+ 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

$150,000 - $200,000. This range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation.

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"). Applicants must provide documentation to verify U.S. person status under ITAR and EAR, including U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. Some positions may 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.

EEO Statement

AeroVironment is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.

Citizenship

U.S. citizenship required.