SENIOR SIGNALS ANALYST

Overview:

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS.

Mission:

Quantum is seeking a Senior Signals Analyst to collect and conduct signals search, analysis, target identification, and reporting operations; develop, evaluate, and execute target mission plans to include exploitation and manipulation of the Electromagnetic (EM) spectrum; collect and process a Signal Of Interest (SOI) employing demodulation, demultiplexing techniques, and coding theory; perform fine grain analysis and reporting of known, new, and anomalous signals, and provide locational data; research and develop signals; perform digital communications and bit stream analysis to recover signals structures and utilize internal parameters to identify Signal Of Interest (SOI); construct waveforms in support of communication electronic attack; conduct protocol analysis; and comply with classified information storage, transportation, and protection requirements

Responsibilities:

• Prior demonstrated experience in the use of National Security Agency (NSA) software applications and databases associated with signals analysis.
• Ability to monitor and develop targets across communications technologies.
• Understands layers of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, ports protocols associated with telecommunications technologies, and internet routing.
• Can evaluate technical information on targets of interest and identify changes to technology, or alternate means of communication.
• Appropriately cites compliant records within NSA databases in appropriate citation tools.
• Can conduct analysis collaboration and cross training with other SIGINT analysts or organizations to cross-team and cross-level information.
• Analyze advanced modems and evolving communications.
• Analyze PROFORMA, spread spectrum Signals of Interest (SOIs), and perform advanced internals signals analysis.
• Analyze collection metrics.
• Engage customers to understand intelligence needs and wants.
• Nlyze collection sources.
• Analyze common satellite communication (SATCOM) related elements.
• Analyze common ultra-high frequency/Very High Frequency/Push to Talk (UHP, VHP, PTT) communication related elements.
• Analyze common unmanned vehicles communication related elements.
• Analyze Communication capabilities.
• Analyze non-communication signals.
• Identify and analyze spread spectrum Signals of Interests (SOI).
• Perform protocol, bit, and waveform analysis.
• Can perform technical analysis on technologies of interest.
• Analyze signals from various sources including foreign communications, radar, and other electronic systems, to identify the purpose, content, and user(s) of signals.
• Responsible for operating signal collection, processing, and analysis tool suites for exploitation of recordings or live environment, collaborating with analysts throughout the Intelligence Community.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University with:
  • At least 8+ years' experience within job description with 451/461 or 452 and
  • At least 2 of the years of experience must have been within the last 5 years. Or
  • At least 11+ years' experience within job description with 451/461 or 452 and
  • At least 2 of the years of experience must have been within the last 5 years.
• An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CI poly is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CI poly upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
• Candidate must be able to attain and maintain access to National Security Agency systems.
• Travel: 10%

Desired Skills:

• DVT
• WVT
• BURSTTOOL

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.