Advanced target development

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Target Analyst to join their dynamic team supporting NATO operations. This role requires expertise in advanced targeting methodologies, including Weaponeering and Collateral Damage Estimation. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in intelligence and targeting, with opportunities for operational deployment.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience for mid-level, 10+ years for senior positions.
• National Targeting Certification / Experience required.
• Experience in joint and multinational operations desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Weaponeering and Collateral Damage Estimation for NATO operations.
• Provide ATD solutions and products to meet operational needs.
• Act as the principal liaison for advanced targeting in NATO.

Skills

Intelligence - Imagery Interpretation

Advanced Targeting

Education

BA/BS degree

MA/MS degree

Job description

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Mission Essential is seeking a Target Analyst to support a dynamic team with the mission of the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre (NIFC). This center supports SACEUR and subordinate commanders of ACO with timely, effective full-spectrum network enabled intelligence in support of the planning and execution of NATO operations, especially NRF-CJTF. Advanced Target Development (ATD) Analysts conduct highly specialized analysis in order to produce targeting products in support of NATO operations and planning. Duties include but are not limited to:

· Conducts Weaponeering, Target Coordinate Mensuration (TCM) and Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE) to support crisis planning and contingency operations.

· Works closely with the J2 to provide ATD solutions and standardized products to meet operational needs.

· Achieves and maintains individual certification in Weaponeering, TCM, and/or CDE.

· Utilizes specific targeting tools to conduct complex analysis of targeting data.

· Participates in NATO collective training events.

· Available to deploy for up to one month for liaison officer duty to facilitate target support for NRF or CJTF operations.

· Acts as a principal point of liaison and centre of development for advanced targeting in NATO.

· Through close liaison with NATO nations, supports federated ATD support to crisis planning and contingency operations.

· Supports ATD related briefings and exchanges with Targeting Communities and NATO Nations .

· Augments the NIFC OIC 24/7 Watch as required by the NIFC COM.

· May require operational deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO's boundaries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Mid (Journeyman) requires 3-10 years of experience and at minimum a BA/BS degree
• Senior requires a minimum of 10 years of experience and a minimum of a MA/MS degree.
• Previous experience in targeting is required. Experience could have been gained either through national training courses; involvement in intelligence support to target material production; management of a target development work center; targeting experience in joint and multinational operations; developing doctrine; or served as a targeting instructor.
• National Targeting Certification / Experience
• Intelligence - Imagery Interpretation
• National or NATO Targeting Courses

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in any area of Advanced Targeting is highly desired.
• National Weaponeering Course
• Previous experience in the intelligence functional area of imagery interpretation desired.
• Joint Targeting System Basic Operators Course