Synergy ECP is searching for cleared professionals who are passionate about their work and ready to take the next step in their careers! The talented individuals we hire at Synergy are provided with a multitude of contract opportunities from developing tip-of-the-spear capabilities to providing support for ongoing mission-critical operations. With high demand from our National Security customers for our talent and expertise, our employees are shaping the future in support of our customer’s most critical needs and are working with some of the best and brightest in the industry. 

What you will be doing:

Synergy is seeking an experience Target Analyst Reporter (TAR) to join our team. The Target Analyst Reporter prioritizes, assesses, evaluates and  reports information obtained from passive and active collection,  network evaluation and analysis, combined with related collateral  sources when appropriate to provide synthesized product to  customers. The Target Analyst Reporter writes reports which may  require significant editing; may require assistance in determining  reportability of an activity; requires assistance in locating reportable  information (i.e. can only run basic queries or may require raw  information to be provided); may require assistance in determining the  focus of report; is familiar with basic SIGINT reporting policies; may  require familiarization with SIGINT and collateral report repositories  to conduct research that would enhance reporting the ability to pull  information from multiple sources and combine it into  reports/products in response to requests by management and external  customers; and requires mentorship and/or significant guidance from  Government personnel. 

Requires at least eight (8) years demonstrated experience as a Target Analyst supporting the IC or US military. At least two (2) of the years of experience must have been within the last 5 years.

Required Capabilities:

• Experience within IC in drafting and/or editing for release finished, serialized SIGINT product  reports. 
• Ability to author reports based off simple traffic or a limited amount of traffic. 
• Knowledgeable of various technologies and/or topics to identify analytic vectors. 
• Experienced in the principles and methods of exploiting foreign communications and  communication systems to identify, collect, analyze, process, and disseminate SIGINT information in accordance with established requirements and priorities.
• Experienced in the use of software applications and databases associated with SIGINT report  writing and target development.
• Familiar with more advanced SIGINT reporting policies, e.g. the use of STI, unusual tearlines, Post-Publication actions, RFIs, etc.
• Familiar with SIGINT and collateral report repositories and demonstrates the incorporation of  independent research to enhance reporting. 

CLEARANCE REQUIRED 

• Must be fully cleared with the appropriate MPO client polygraph.

Benefits 

• Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation so everyone can share in the growth of the company as we build its success together! 
• Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself      and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee Gym wellness benefit.
• Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
• Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle. 
• Great Corporate Facilities: Come by our corporate office and enjoy a weekly happy hour, take a drive to nearby restaurants, grab a snack or coffee in our café, or utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms. 

About Us

Formed in July of 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, MD, our talented, dedicated staff provide a broad range of services in cybersecurity, software, data transport solutions, systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. Intelligence and Defense Communities. We deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by continually improving Performance (ECP). This is what sets us apart and enables us to be an autonomous yet agile business delivering huge results and meeting our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services. 

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. 

If you are interested in learning more about Synergy and what opportunities may be available to you, let’s start a conversation together! Our team is happy to speak with you about your experience and goals so that they may work with you in finding the kinds of positions that you are most interested in. Feel free to drop off your resume with us via our website or send it along to staffing@synergyecp.com. Apply today and start your new career at Synergy!