Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA)

Patch Plus Consulting is seeking a Junior Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA) to support digital network and communications signals analysis in a SIGINT target development mission. This is a junior analyst role, working under the guidance of senior TDNA staff and Senior Analyst/Reporter.

This position supports a US Dept of War (DoW) mission, contributing to Target Development in support of multiple Combatant Commands, with reporting that reaches Service, Component, and Joint Intelligence Operations Centers.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with Patch Plus’ guiding principles — Purpose, Proficiency, and Character. Patch Plus’ purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation’s security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees. Proficiency defines the Patch Plus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work.

Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things.

• Contribute to national-level and theater-level intelligence reporting as a supporting analyst.
• Support collection plan execution and data quality/completeness checks as assigned by senior analysts or the task lead.
• Analyze and parse network and target data records to support team situational awareness products, including basic network mapping/visualization.
• Complete and maintain currency in required communications signals analysis coursework and TDNA qualification training.
• Conduct analytical collaboration and cross training with other SIGINT analysts or organizations to cross-team and cross-level information to increase target continuity and facilitate information sharing and analyst collaboration.
• Document analytical tradecraft and target knowledge and create working aids to increase target continuity and facilitate information sharing and analyst collaboration. prepare briefings & reports on analytical methodology and results.
• Solve complex intelligence analysis challenges with a combination of analytical judgment, critical thinking, and proven analytical practices.
• Evaluate technical information on targets of interest and identify changes to technology, or alternative means of communication.
• Perform scientific and/or technical intelligence analysis to include but not limited to reporting on trends and implications of military force structure or doctrinal changes, or technical analysis of military systems.

• Active TS//SCI clearance with CI polygraph
• Three (3) years of relevant SIGINT/digital network analysis experience
• Bachelor's Degree in technical field desired; additional years’ experience in lieu of degree
• Completion of foundational communications signals analysis coursework: (NETA
  2402/NETA
  2108, TDNA Analysis II) & any of the following:
• RPTG
  2238, RPTG
  2235, RPTG
  3225, RPTG
  3222 (Basic Analytical Reporting) or equivalent curriculum;
• RPTG
  4397 (Analytic Report Editing) or
• RPTG
  4398 (Report Releaser’s Course)

• Prior military cryptologic/signals collection background (e.g., Cryptologic Technician Collections or equivalent service school) or intelligence community internship/training in a SIGINT discipline

• This position is contingent on contract award