Strategic Signals Analyst - TS/SCI with CI Poly
Company: @Orchard
Location: Reston
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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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