External Job Posting Title HUMINT Targeting Specialist

Peraton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a HUMINT Targeting Specialist to support USCYBERCOM J2X at Fort Meade, MD, applying advanced targeting expertise to support the command's intelligence requirements.

You'll conduct HUMINT target development and analysis, produce targeting products, collaborate with IC counterparts, and operate in a high-stakes environment where your expertise shapes operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD.
• Working knowledge of HUMINT targeting methodologies, target development processes, and IC/DoD classification guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and assessments in Microsoft Office formats.
• Proficiency evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information using structured analytic techniques.
• Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations across HUMINT platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced HUMINT targeting expertise to support USCYBERCOM intelligence requirements and operational decision-making
• Conduct HUMINT target development and analysis to identify and characterize adversary capabilities, networks, and activities
• Produce HUMINT targeting products supporting operational planning and decision-making
• Collaborate with IC counterparts to deconflict and validate HUMINT targeting assessments
• Support collection requirements development to address HUMINT intelligence gaps
• Develop and present intelligence briefings to USCYBERCOM J2X staff and senior leadership
• Respond to RFIs related to HUMINT targeting
• Apply proper handling and dissemination procedures for sensitive HUMINT materials
• Adhere to ODNI and DIA all-source analytic tradecraft and standards
• Document Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives as assigned

Skills

HUMINT targeting

Target development

IC analytic standards

Microsoft Office

Tools

HUMINT targeting tools and databases

Job description

Responsibilities

Adversaries don't operate in the open — and finding them requires more than data. It requires the disciplined application of HUMINT targeting tradecraft to identify, characterize, and track the people and networks behind the threats. Peraton is seeking aHUMINT Targeting Specialistto supportUSCYBERCOM J2Xat Fort Meade, MD, applying advanced targeting expertise to support the command's intelligence requirements and operational decision-making.

In this role, you'll conduct HUMINT target development and analysis, produce targeting products that directly inform operational planning, and collaborate with IC counterparts to deconflict and validate assessments. You'll work within a sensitive, mission-critical environment where your expertise in HUMINT collection authorities, targeting methodologies, and tradecraft standards shapes how USCYBERCOM understands and acts against adversary capabilities.

This is a senior-level role for a HUMINT professional who brings deep targeting experience, a thorough command of IC analytic standards, and the judgment to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes command environment.

What You'll Do

• Apply advanced HUMINT targeting expertise to support USCYBERCOM intelligence requirements and operational decision-making


• Conduct HUMINT target development and analysis to identify and characterize adversary capabilities, networks, and activities


• Produce HUMINT targeting products supporting operational planning and decision-making


• Collaborate with IC counterparts to deconflict and validate HUMINT targeting assessments


• Support collection requirements development to address HUMINT intelligence gaps


• Develop and present intelligence briefings to USCYBERCOM J2X staff and senior leadership


• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to HUMINT targeting


• Apply proper handling and dissemination procedures for sensitive HUMINT materials


• Adhere to ODNI and DIA all-source analytic tradecraft and standards


• Document Operating Instructions (OIs) for Command-wide programs and initiatives as assigned

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Qualifications

What You Bring

Required:

• ActiveTop Secret/SCI (TS/SCI)clearance with Polygraph


• Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD


• Working knowledge of HUMINT targeting methodologies, target development processes, and IC/DoD classification guidelines


• Demonstrated ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and assessments inMicrosoft Officeformats


• Proficiency evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information using structured analytic techniques


• Understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations across HUMINT platforms


• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Background in HUMINT operations, target development, or source management


• Experience with HUMINT targeting tools and databases


• Familiarity with DoD HUMINT collection authorities and targeting oversight requirements