SIGINT Analyst (Digital Network Exploitation Analyst - DNEA)

Job Title: SIGINT Analyst (Digital Network Exploitation Analyst - DNEA)

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

As a CACI DNEA Analyst (Digital Network Exploitation Analyst), you will serve as a key member of a threat analyses and strategic planning team supporting  389th Military Intelligence Command in direct support of 1st Special Forces Command, US Special Operations Command (USASOC), the Theater Special Operations Commands and other Strategic Partners across the Special Operations Forces Emerging Threat, Operations and Planning Support (SOFETOPS) enterprise. You will directly provide SIGINT and Cyberspace support to multi-domain operations, enabling 389th missions on a global scale. Responds to SIGINT and CYBER requests for information (RFIs) from multiple intelligence disciplines to solve complex problem sets that span diverse projects. Through expert-level SIGINT and CYBER analysis, develops new solutions, processes, and standards to retrieve, produce, and exploit intelligence products, ensuring actionable intelligence. Identifies trends in threat development, performance, and capabilities, while conducting in-depth analysis of targeted systems. Provides recommendations and mitigation strategies to counter existing and emergent threats, ensuring operational readiness and adaptability in contested environments. Produces and delivers subject matter briefs, intelligence notes, detailed threat assessments, and other reporting in support of readiness, planning, operations, and innovation initiatives to inform decision-makers. Coordinates SIGINT and CYBER products with the interagency and its Communities of Interest (COI), ensuring synchronization and unity of efforts. Collaborates with analysts and planners to enrich and complement analytical understanding, integrating SIGINT and CYBER into multi-domain targeting and operational frameworks.

Responsibilities: 

• Provides specialized senior-level expertise in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) analysis to retrieve, produce, and exploit standard and non-standard SIGINT products to support the SOFETOPS mission. 
• Understand TTPs and methodologies to enable access ops or access vector opportunities. 
• Exploit target digital networks and produce network enumeration maps depicting key nodes and switches. 
• Develop and maintain target profiles using appropriate tools and databases (e.g. Target associations, activities, communication infrastructures, etc.). 
• Provide intel target recommendations which meet leadership objectives. 
• Provides Scientific and Technical Intelligence (S&TI) analysis of foreign basic and applied research and engineering, prototyping, designing, technology transfer, developmental and operational testing, military fielding, and integration of SIGINT technologies impacting U.S. and foreign military capabilities. Identifies current vulnerabilities and characterizes emerging threats to the government while providing recommendations for countering current and future associated threats.  
• Perform network analysis to support new or continued collection. 
• Identifies technical capabilities and performance characteristics of foreign SIGINT systems. 
• Produce digital network intelligence against specific named target sets. 
• Conducts analysis of R&D process and organizations associated with target SIGINT systems. 
• Prepares and provides S&TI products in support of Department of Defense concepts, capability development, and acquisition customers. These products include subject matter briefs, intelligence notes, threat modules, threat briefings, and technical memoranda. 
• Collaborates with I3C and embedded intelligence analysts to enrich and complement analytical understanding and intelligence production efforts.  
• Collaborates and coordinates products within DoD and IC agencies and organizations throughout the S&TI Enterprise. 
• Provides digital and analog analysis support, analyzing commercial devices to help determine how they are functioning or are meant to be functioning, which aids in their characterization.  
• Identifies trends in threat development to anticipate future capabilities and reduce costs for the Government.  

Qualifications: 

Required:  

• Current Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information Security Clearance with Polygraph.  
• 6 years of experience working in the role of Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA), Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA), or MOS equivalent depending on service. 
• A minimum of three years' experience in operations coordination roles of responsibility within an O-5 or above tactical, operational, or strategic-level command or while supporting a DoD contract of similar size and scope. 
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. 
• Knowledge of the specific missions for CMF (i.e., Cyber Mission Teams (CMT), National Mission Teams (NMT), Combat Support Team (CST), National Support Team (NST), Cyber Protection Team (CPT). 
• Experience in signals intelligence targeting analysis and organizing global intelligence operations. 
• Any Cyber PDSI Work Role or Equivalent: Exploitation Analyst; Exploitation Analyst; Digital Network Exploitation Analyst; Cyberspace Operator; Expeditionary Cyber Operator; Cyber Capability Developer; Analytic Support Officer.
• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. 
• Working knowledge of the tools, methods, and concepts of portals and other real-time or near-real-time knowledge management systems.    
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.  
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Shift work is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational requirements dictate.
• Maintain readiness and availability to respond to emergent situations outside of normal business hours.

Desired:  

• Experience supporting USASOC or Joint SOF organizations.   
• Must work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint working environment.   
• Certifications: SCRUM Master Course; GSM, UMTS and CDMA cellular collection certification; Project Management; Digital network Intelligence Course; Network+, Security plus+, Ethical Hacker, Analysis 101, Analytical Integrity and Standards Group; Defense Strategic Debriefing Course; SOCOM SIGINT Operators Course 

 

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$78,000 - $163,800