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Signals analyst requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in signals analyst job postings.
Sample signals analyst requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, economics, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in data analysis.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools.
Sample required signals analyst soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Detail-oriented and proactive approach.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Signals analyst job description example 1

OP-TECH Environmental Services signals analyst job description

**Position Description: Technical ELINT Signals Analyst Level 2 with FS Poly**

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking a Technical ELINT Signals Analyst 2, responsible for operating ELINT signal collection, processing, and analysis equipment; analyze ELINT signals from recordings or in a live environment; collaborate with ELINT analysts throughout the Intelligence Community and maintain awareness of ELINT analysis projects being worked on the particular signal. The Technical ELINT Signals Analyst prepares complex ELINT technical reports detailing the analysis results and presents technical briefings on analysis findings to members of the intelligence community in accordance with Government direction and customer requirements.

**Requirements:**

-Top Secret Clearance / SCI with **Full Scope** Polygraph

Provide guidance to ELINT signal teams in overall conduct of projects that are essentially ELINT related.

- Oversee the development, deployment or collection, documentation and evaluation of recordings of new or previously unexploited ELINT data.

- Provide analytical and operational support for tactical and strategic mission intelligence systems.

- Support a range of analytical products and functions including operational support for tactical and strategic mission intelligence systems.

- Maintain mission status on assigned tactical and strategic systems.

- Analyze complex system integration requirements to identify mission vulnerability targets and develop multiple scenarios to resolve all mission threats.

- Perform mission planning and projections to anticipate future resource requirements to counter identified threats.

- Translate analytical results into briefings.

- Analyze operational availability of strategic and tactical intelligence assets.

Develop briefing reports that depict assessment of systems availability.

**Desired Work Experience:**

Ten (10) years of experience interacting with customers, deploying on ELINT collection missions, performing ELINT technical analysis, and preparing ELINT technical analytic reports to include experience in ELINT, CED, and WRANGLER databases.

**OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.**

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.**

This is a full time position
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Signals analyst job description example 2

Vencore signals analyst job description

Qualifications
  • BS 10-12, MS 8-10, Phd 5-7 in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics with a focus on RF systems and technologies
  • Minimum of 11 years of direct experience in Intelligence Community signals analysis or signal collection
  • Experience with geolocation processing and analysis
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Splunk and Python/Linux Shell
  • Proven ability to research and analyze data from a variety of sources and to present findings in clear and concise written reports
  • Familiarity with SIGINT tasking and collection mechanisms
  • Familiarity with RF waveform design and communication protocols (i.e. cellular, wireless, satellite, etc.)
  • Experience with analyzing binary data streams from RF signals
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of RF and telecommunications protocols
  • Excellent verbal skills; communicate through briefs and informal communications their targeting and analysis effort to technical and non-technical audience
  • Excellent writing skills; ability to read and write cables, as well as other written products (Intels, Analytic products, etc.) as needed

Desired Qualifications:

  • MS degree in Engineering, Applied Math, or Physics with a focus on RF systems and technologies
  • Completion of DoD 451 or 452 courses
  • Familiarity with other IC agencies
  • Experience in “red teaming” systems
  • Experience with operational communications
Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

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Signals analyst job description example 3

Peraton signals analyst job description

Qualifications
  • BS 10-12, MS 8-10, Phd 5-7 in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics with a focus on RF systems and technologies
  • Minimum of 11 years of direct experience in Intelligence Community signals analysis or signal collection
  • Experience with geolocation processing and analysis
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Splunk and Python/Linux Shell
  • Proven ability to research and analyze data from a variety of sources and to present findings in clear and concise written reports
  • Familiarity with SIGINT tasking and collection mechanisms
  • Familiarity with RF waveform design and communication protocols (i.e. cellular, wireless, satellite, etc.)
  • Experience with analyzing binary data streams from RF signals
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of RF and telecommunications protocols
  • Excellent verbal skills; communicate through briefs and informal communications their targeting and analysis effort to technical and non-technical audience
  • Excellent writing skills; ability to read and write cables, as well as other written products (Intels, Analytic products, etc.) as needed

Desired Qualifications:

  • MS degree in Engineering, Applied Math, or Physics with a focus on RF systems and technologies
  • Completion of DoD 451 or 452 courses
  • Familiarity with other IC agencies
  • Experience in “red teaming” systems
  • Experience with operational communications
Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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