TARGET DIGITAL NETWORK ANALYST - SENIOR - Security Clearance Required

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 Target Digital Network Analyst - Senior to conduct advanced analysis of signals intelligence and open-source data to support Space Target Development and Space Capability Development in support of USSTRATCOM and USSPACECOM. The TDNA - Sr has an understanding the principles and methods of exploiting foreign communications and communication systems to identify, collect, analyze process and disseminate information in accordance with applicable policy, established requirements and priorities; analyzes Digital Network Intelligence (DNI) data for reportable intelligence information supporting capability and target development; accesses appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis; performs sustained target analysis and enhancement through the use of multiple sophisticated analytic techniques; analyzes technical information to identify new access development opportunities for follow-on collection requirements; performs research using open source and classified sources to develop comprehensive target knowledge; identifies intelligence gaps and evaluates the intelligence gathered to ensure NSA Oversight and Compliance.

Responsibilities :

Capable of executing tasks with minimal to no supervision.

• Prior demonstrated experience in the use of National Security Agency (NSA) software applications and databases associated with network analysis and target development.
• Ability to monitor and develop targets across communications technologies.
• Capable of developing and refining analytics for complex analysis and target discovery while adhering to NSA Oversight and Compliance Standards.
• Understands layers of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, ports protocols associated with telecommunications technologies, and internet routing.
• Can perform technical analysis on targets or technologies of interest and develop or ascertain processes and methods to enable exploitation.
• 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.
• Disseminates intelligence products in accordance with applicable policies and only via authorized dissemination vehicles.
• Maximizes target knowledge, gains exploitation opportunities, and increases efficiency for data retrieval and filtration through complex analysis tradecraft.
• Enhances available technical information by holistically viewing targets’ information with multiple intelligence and open-source resources.
• Uses data modeling and automation to enhance available technical information to glean target characterization, location, and attribution.
• Documents analytic tradecraft, target knowledge and creates working aids to increase target continuity and facilitate information sharing and analyst collaboration.
• Aids in the development of target signatures, and / or uses appropriate signatures to exploit targets.
• Experienced in the use of software applications and databases associated with SIGINT report-writing and target development.

Requirements :

At least 12 years of experience within job description, preferable at NSA facility.

Network Exploitation and Target Analysis (NETA)

Desired Skills :

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.