Technical Targeter - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Catalyst Operations & Analytics; Österreich; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Operations & Analytics seeks a highly motivated Technical Targeter to support national security objectives through integration of advanced technical capabilities and all-source targeting methodologies. The selected candidate will identify, assess, and enable operational opportunities aligned with priority intelligence and mission requirements.

Key responsibilities and qualifications will require US citizenship, TS/SCI with polygraph, and experience in technical targeting, cyber

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Demonstrated experience in technical targeting, cyber operations, digital forensics, or related technical fields.
• Proficiency with analytic platforms, data exploitation tools, and technical research methodologies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to brief diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical research, data exploitation, and in-depth analysis to identify targets, vulnerabilities, and operational vectors
• Fuse technical data with all-source intelligence to develop targeting packages
• Provide technical subject-matter expertise to mission leadership, operational elements, and analytic partners
• Support the development of collection strategies and operational approaches aligned with national priorities
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, cyber threats, and adversary capabilities relevant to mission requirements

Skills

Technical targeting

Cyber operations

Digital forensics

Data exploitation tools

Communication skills

Tools

Analytic platforms

Data exploitation tools

Job description

Catalyst is seeking a highly motivated Technical Targeter to support national security objectives through the integration of advanced technical capabilities and all-source targeting methodologies. The selected candidate will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and enabling operational opportunities in support of priority intelligence and mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical research, data exploitation, and in-depth analysis to identify targets, vulnerabilities, and operational vectors
• Fuse technical data with all-source intelligence to develop comprehensive targeting packages
• Provide technical subject-matter expertise to mission leadership, operational elements, and analytic partners
• Support the development of collection strategies and operational approaches aligned with national priorities
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, cyber threats, and adversary capabilities relevant to mission requirements

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship withactive TS/SCI with polygraphnational security clearance required
• Demonstrated experience in technical targeting, cyber operations, digital forensics, or related technical fields
• Proficiency with relevant analytic platforms, data exploitation tools, and technical research methodologies
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to brief diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, mission-driven environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting operational elements within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense
• Familiarity with SIGINT, HUMINT, GEOINT, and/or cyber mission integration
• Understanding of adversary technical infrastructures, cyber TTPs, and emerging technology trends
• Ideal candidate will have over seven years working technical targets, hard targets, and reports writing experience