Targeting Systems Analysts

SharpAtoms; Molesworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SharpAtoms in Molesworth, UK seeks Targeting Systems Analysts to support intelligence operations. Conduct all-source analysis of foreign military capabilities and complex target systems; collaborate with intelligence agencies to develop assessments.

Ideal candidates have Top Secret security clearance, 5+ years as an all-source analyst, and experience presenting long-form intelligence products; familiarity with Joint Targeting Cycle and Joint Planning Process is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an all-source military capabilities analyst.
• Experience analyzing and breaking down complex systems.
• Experience collaborating across multiple intelligence agencies or organizations.
• Experience producing and presenting long-form intelligence products.
• Strong knowledge of analytic tradecraft, critical thinking, and structured analysis.
• Target Systems Analysis experience.
• European Theater military analysis experience.
• Knowledge of the Joint Targeting Cycle and Joint Planning Process.
• All-source military capabilities analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analysis of foreign military capabilities and complex target systems.
• Analyze systems, networks, dependencies, vulnerabilities, and operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with multiple intelligence agencies and organizations to develop assessments and build analytic consensus.
• Produce and present detailed intelligence assessments, reports, and briefings.
• Apply structured analytic techniques and established Intelligence Community tradecraft.
• Support targeting and operational planning requirements.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

All-source Analysis

Target Systems Analysis

European Theater analysis

Structured analytic techniques

Analytic tradecraft

Collaboration across agencies

Presenting intelligence products

Long-form reporting

Job description

We are currently seeking Targeting Systems Analysts to support intelligence operations in Molesworth, UK.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct all-source analysis of foreign military capabilities and complex target systems.
• Analyze systems, networks, dependencies, vulnerabilities, and operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with multiple intelligence agencies and organizations to develop assessments and build analytic consensus.
• Produce and present detailed intelligence assessments, reports, and briefings.
• Apply structured analytic techniques and established Intelligence Community tradecraft.
• Support targeting and operational planning requirements.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an all-source military capabilities analyst.
• Experience analyzing and breaking down complex systems.
• Experience collaborating across multiple intelligence agencies or organizations.
• Experience producing and presenting long-form intelligence products.
• Strong knowledge of analytic tradecraft, critical thinking, and structured analysis.

Desired Skills:

• Experience as a Target System Analyst or Targeting Analyst.
• Experience analyzing military capabilities within the European Theater.
• Knowledge of the Joint Targeting Cycle and Joint Planning Process.

Must-haves

• Target Systems Analysis
• European Theater military analysis
• Joint Targeting Cycle expertise
• All-source military capabilities analysis