Technical Operations Analyst

Saic; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Technical Operations Analyst to join a team addressing Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS) threats. This role involves complex problem-solving, technical threat analysis, and collaboration with senior staff across diverse agencies. Aimed at candidates with extensive experience in technical operations and high-level security clearance, this position offers an integral role in safeguarding national interests.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance required.
• 6+ years of experience in UTS threats and data analytics.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze UTS threats and integrate technical requirements in operations.
• Monitor UTS program effectiveness across operations.
• Develop written technical threat assessments for customer requirements.

Skills

Technical Threat Analysis

Data Analytics

Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)

Network Security

Operational Risk Management

Computer Programming

Social Network Analysis

Telecommunications Networks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 2412038
Location: ARLINGTON, VA, United States
Date Posted: Oct 1, 2024
Category: Defense/Intel
Subcategory: Intel Analyst
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits: Click here

SAIC is seeking a Technical Operations Analyst to work with a diverse team of operations officers, analysts, and linguists, focused on identifying, analyzing and mitigating the threat to operations posed by Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS).

Role and Responsibilities

Serve as a Technical Operations Analyst and technical subject matter expert on emerging UTS technologies.

Responsible for responding to high-priority, high-visibility, and time-sensitive customer requirements requiring critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate proficiency integrating technical requirements, analytical tradecraft, and operational risk management techniques to assess technical threats to sensitive activities, and intelligence operations.

Identify and analyze UTS capability gaps in specific environments and scenarios and research applicable mitigation strategies and best practices.

Monitor the overall UTS program to ensure its applicability and effectiveness for near- and long-term operations, taking into consideration the impact of various factors including emerging technology, adversary capabilities and evolving operational requirements.

Develop and provide written technical threat assessments; prepare tailored reports based on customer requirements, provide briefings to educate and train personnel, and assist in the development of operational frameworks and structured guidance.

Collaborate with senior staff within the IC, OSD, Military Services, Combatant Commands, and other Non-DOD Federal Departments and Agencies on best practices and mitigation strategies.

Serve as a liaison and represent the customer to multiple other US Government organizations at high level working groups, training exercises, and similar forums.

Daily duties performed in an office setting, with travel required throughout the DC-metro area and occasional travel CONUS and OCONUS to support field operations.

Qualifications

Required Education, Certifications, Skills, Expertise, Years of Experience:

Active Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI; and pass a CI polygraph (PR within 6 years).

Experience in two or more of the following areas: UTS Threat Mitigation, Computer Programming, Technical Threat Analysis, Data Analytics, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) processing and Analysis, Internet/Web Technology, Technical Targeting, Network Security and Engineering, Social Network Analysis, Telecommunications Networks/Voice Data Communications, Operational Risk Management, Threat Finance Analysis, Open-Source Intelligence and/or Computer Forensics.

6+ years of experience conducting research on emerging technologies, analyzing UTS threats and assessing technical threats to operations within the US military and/or US intelligence community (IC).

Experience conducting UTS program analysis, to include advising customer management and operators on UTS threats and creating and employing proposed courses of action.

Ability to execute multiple tasks and ongoing projects while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical topics to a diverse customer base in both written and verbal format.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Desired Education, Certifications, Skills, Expertise, Years of Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering Disciplines (Electrical, Computer or Mechanical), and/or Cybersecurity.

Former Military All-Source Intelligence Analyst (MOS: 35F, 0231), SIGINT Analyst (Army MOS 35 Series, USMC 26XX Series), Cyber Analyst (Army MOS 17 Series) and/or equivalent job series across the DoD or IC.

8+ years of experience conducting research on emerging technologies, analyzing UTS threats and assessing technical threats to operations within the US military and/or US intelligence community.

Active CI Poly (must be able to take/pass “at-will”).

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Technical Operations Analyst to work with a diverse team of operations officers, analysts, and linguists, focused on identifying, analyzing and mitigating the threat to operations posed by Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS).

Role and Responsibilities

Serve as a Technical Operations Analyst and technical subject matter expert on emerging UTS technologies.

Responsible for responding to high-priority, high-visibility, and time-sensitive customer requirements requiring critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate proficiency integrating technical requirements, analytical tradecraft, and operational risk management techniques to assess technical threats to sensitive activities, and intelligence operations.

Identify and analyze UTS capability gaps in specific environments and scenarios and research applicable mitigation strategies and best practices.

Monitor the overall UTS program to ensure its applicability and effectiveness for near- and long-term operations, taking into consideration the impact of various factors including emerging technology, adversary capabilities and evolving operational requirements.

Develop and provide written technical threat assessments; prepare tailored reports based on customer requirements, provide briefings to educate and train personnel, and assist in the development of operational frameworks and structured guidance.

Collaborate with senior staff within the IC, OSD, Military Services, Combatant Commands, and other Non-DOD Federal Departments and Agencies on best practices and mitigation strategies.

Serve as a liaison and represent the customer to multiple other US Government organizations at high level working groups, training exercises, and similar forums.

Daily duties performed in an office setting, with travel required throughout the DC-metro area and occasional travel CONUS and OCONUS to support field operations.

Qualifications

Required Education, Certifications, Skills, Expertise, Years of Experience:

Active Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI; and pass a CI polygraph (PR within 6 years).

Experience in two or more of the following areas: UTS Threat Mitigation, Computer Programming, Technical Threat Analysis, Data Analytics, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) processing and Analysis, Internet/Web Technology, Technical Targeting, Network Security and Engineering, Social Network Analysis, Telecommunications Networks/Voice Data Communications, Operational Risk Management, Threat Finance Analysis, Open-Source Intelligence and/or Computer Forensics.

6+ years of experience conducting research on emerging technologies, analyzing UTS threats and assessing technical threats to operations within the US military and/or US intelligence community (IC).

Experience conducting UTS program analysis, to include advising customer management and operators on UTS threats and creating and employing proposed courses of action.

Ability to execute multiple tasks and ongoing projects while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical topics to a diverse customer base in both written and verbal format.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Desired Education, Certifications, Skills, Expertise, Years of Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering Disciplines (Electrical, Computer or Mechanical), and/or Cybersecurity.

Former Military All-Source Intelligence Analyst (MOS: 35F, 0231), SIGINT Analyst (Army MOS 35 Series, USMC 26XX Series), Cyber Analyst (Army MOS 17 Series) and/or equivalent job series across the DoD or IC.

8+ years of experience conducting research on emerging technologies, analyzing UTS threats and assessing technical threats to operations within the US military and/or US intelligence community.

Active CI Poly (must be able to take/pass “at-will”).

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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