HUMINT Targeting Specialist

Federated IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated IT in Washington, DC is seeking a HUMINT Targeting Specialist to join Bridge Defense on-site at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The role focuses on all-source intelligence, targeting, and operational support for DoD and IC missions, requiring TS/SCI with CI Poly.

Candidates should have 6+ years targeting experience or 10+ years without a degree, plus expert use of visualization tools and knowledge of DoD/IC. Salary range 85K–100K, competitive benefits, and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years targeting experience, or 10+ years targeting without a degree.
• 3+ years of experience with HUMINT targeting.
• Experience with computer-based tools including CHROME, CRATE, DataXplorer (DX), Mosaic, GCOMS, G2G, NGT, and QLIX.
• Experience writing Cables.
• Knowledge of the DoD and wider IC.
• Ability to create network diagrams using visualization tools such as Analyst Notebook.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize individuals or groups.
• Fuse information from multiple disciplines to build a comprehensive picture of concerns.
• Prepare detailed targeting documents for collectors, including operational parameters, risks, and required support.
• Map relationships and identify potential targets using Palantir or Analyst Notebook.
• Create technical collection plans and targeting analysis studies to support senior intelligence stakeholders.
• Provide analytic and operational guidance to HUMINT collectors in the field.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years experience with targeting in lieu of a degree

Tools

Palantir

Analyst Notebook

CHROME

CRATE

DataXplorer

Mosaic

GCOMS

G2G

NGT

QLIX

Job description

HUMINT Targeting Specialist

Federated IT, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About this position

Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full‑stream national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission‑ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, cutting‑edge cyber defense, and intelligence analysis.

We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome‑based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible.

At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements. Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects.

Core Values

• Innovation & Responsiveness : We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech‑led solutions built to scale and evolve.
• Trusted Performance : Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do.
• Mission Focused Expertise : From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Targeting Specialist is an intelligence professional who identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes individuals or groups.
• All-Source Analysis: Fuse information from multiple disciplines (open source, signals intelligence, human intelligence) to build a comprehensive picture of concerns.
• Targeting Packet Development: Prepare detailed targeting documents for collectors, including operational parameters, risks, and required support.
• Network Analysis: Use tools like Palantir or Analyst Notebook to map relationships and identify potential targets.
• Collection Strategy Development: Create technical collection plans and targeting analysis studies to support senior intelligence stakeholders.
• Operational Support: Provide analytic and operational guidance to HUMINT collectors in the field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience with targeting or 10+ years of experience with targeting in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience with HUMINT targeting.
• Experience with computer‑based tools, including CHROME, CRATE, DataXplorer (DX), Mosaic, GCOMS, G2G, NGT, and QLIX.
• Experience writing Cables.
• Knowledge of the DoD and wider IC.
• Ability to create network diagrams using visualization tools such as Analyst Notebook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with briefing programs for decision at the General Officer, Flag Officer, or Senior Executive level.
• Experience with specialized training such as SIGINT or Open-Source Research.
• Experience navigating complex mission sets with both DoD and non-DoD Federal Departments and Agencies.
• Knowledge of the INDOPACOM AOR.

General Factors

• Depending on project requirements, may be required to work within a compressed schedule; more than 40‑hour work weeks should be expected when schedules demand it.
• Willing to travel, if needed.
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long‑periods and must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to multi‑task and rapidly change priorities with limited notice.

Clearance

TS/SCI with current CI Poly (adjudicated within the past 5 years or ability to pass a CI Poly).

Location

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling; On-Site

Salary Range

85K - 100K

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bridge Defense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us at 202-436-9222.