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Aperio Global · 1 day ago

Target Digital Network Analysts (TDNA) TS SCI + Poly

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$72K/yr - $92K/yr

2+ years exp

Aperio Global is seeking Target Digital Network Analysts (TDNAs) to support their IC program in Fort Meade, Maryland. The role involves conducting analysis of collection and open-source data to profile targets and develop techniques for obtaining additional information, while maintaining databases and identifying intelligence gaps.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Run complex queries using a variety of different tools

Knowledge on running queries, using different tools or tasking selectors so as to take advantage of all available collection opportunities

Take advantage of new collection resources and share this information with others who would benefit from it

Take initiative to review scripts/traffic from other streams of collection to look for leads or complementing data to enhance the overall story

Conducting 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

Maintaining appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis

Developing comprehensive baseline profiles of designated target sets

Identifying intelligence gaps to tailor current collection or enable new collection to close the gaps

Employing multiple analysis disciplines such as pattern recognition against targets' communications, network usage and digital footprints

Applying knowledge and understanding of IC needs and missions, as well as the targets’ culture, behaviors, and communications technologies

Mentoring other analysts on the tools and methodologies used to conduct TDNA

Qualification

Target Digital Network AnalysisDNI Data AnalysisDatabase ManagementOpen-source Data AnalysisPattern RecognitionInformation Security CertificationMentoringCommunication Skills

Required

Current TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Bachelor's degree

Level may vary based on years of relevant work experience: Level 1: Two (2) or more years of experience, Level 2: Five (5) or more years of experience, Level 3: Eight (8) or more years of experience, Level 4: Eleven (11) or more years of experience

Equivalent Combination of experience and education may be considered

Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a Computer Science (CS) major

Maintaining appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis

Developing comprehensive baseline profiles of designated target sets

Identifying intelligence gaps to tailor current collection or enable new collection to close the gaps

Employing multiple analysis disciplines such as pattern recognition against targets' communications, network usage and digital footprints

Applying knowledge and understanding of IC needs and missions, as well as the targets' culture, behaviors, and communications technologies

Mentoring other analysts on the tools and methodologies used to conduct TDNA