Strategic Signals Analyst - TS/SCI with CI Poly
Company: Orchard
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Strategic Signals Analyst Reston, VA Active TS/SCI with CI
polygraph required @Orchard is retained by a top geospatial
technology company in their search for a Strategic Signals Analyst
to join their team in direct client support in Reston, VA. Our
client is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping
decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and
shape what’s coming next. They are a place for problem solvers,
changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to
help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be
seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where
you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and
change the world . The Strategic Signals Analyst will work on a
critical and high-visibility mission. This role is crucial for
ensuring the success of future missions and you'll be a key member
of that team, researching, building and executing strategies
directly with the customer. Your Role/Responsibilities: As a
Strategic Signals Analyst you will: Perform signals analysis work
and write reports based upon the resulting analysis. Assess and
report on the strengths and limitations of collection platforms /
sensors. Research and build collection strategies. Collect,
analyze, and interpret electronic signals to produce critical
intelligence reports that support future strategic collection
planning. Write concepts of operations and operational support
projects. Author new procedures / methods to create innovative
collection plans/ strategies. Minimum Requirements: Must be a U.S.
Citizen and hold an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
Advanced degree in physics, intelligence, engineering, math or
equivalent (4 additional years of relevant experience may be
substituted in lieu of a degree). Significant current experience
(within last 2 years) performing link budget analysis and
collection strategy. Collections planning background. Demonstrated
knowledge of advanced conventional weapons systems and counter
advance weaponry. Strong experience with link budget analysis tools
such as MATLAB, Integrasys, Pasternack, Qorvo, RFCLB, Cadence or
similar applications. Demonstrated ability to work effectively
within a small team, as well as excellent interpersonal and
communications skills. Ability to communicate highly technical
analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level
government representatives. Preferred Qualifications: Published /
authored collection strategy reports. Advanced degree in a
technical discipline. Experience in DoD/IC signals analysis.
Experience working on SAP programs. Experience working on-site at a
government customer location. Experience working in DOD/IC.
Established in 2010, @Orchard has an exceptional reputation,
providing talent acquisition solutions to time-sensitive, talent
scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI. Our
specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition
and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across
many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more
about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at
www.atorchard.com .
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