HUMINT Targeting Specialist

DarkStar Intelligence LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

DarkStar Intelligence LLC. seeks a HUMINT targeting professional to support a government client from Washington, DC. Responsibilities include detailed analysis, target identification, and producing Targeting Packages using TAC, TIDE, Palantir, and other databases.

Requires a bachelor’s degree, eight years of related experience, HS HUMINT targeting certification, and active TS/SCI with CI polygraph. On-site role with strong emphasis on collaboration, multi-INT integration, and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with eight years of related experience.
• Certification in HUMINT targeting courses (FHTC, TNPC, OHTC) or equivalent Title 50.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide all-source HUMINT targeting support for hard target topics.
• Analyze topics to support operational planning and targeting knowledge.
• Identify critical network nodes and their relations to topics.
• Leverage multi-INT resources to support targeting efforts.
• Produce Targeting Packages; track production status in client systems.
• Research and assess potential HUMINT targets for collection activities.

Skills

HUMINT Targeting

All-source Analysis

Operational Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TAC

TIDE

Palantir

MAS

QLIXs

KaCHING

Job description

Position Summary

DarkStar Intelligence seeks a professional for HUMINT targeting Specialists to support a government client. Responsibilities include detailed analysis, target identification, and leveraging multi-INT resources. The role involves producing Targeting Packages and using databases like TAC and Palantir. A bachelor’s degree, eight (8) years of experience, HUMINT targeting certification, and active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph are required. Experience with strategic HUMINT and/or supporting TF or SOF is preferred.

Location: Washington, D.C.
FLSA Status: Full Time
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI + Counterintelligence Polygraph
Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Position Type: On-site

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides detailed all-source HUMINT targeting support against a hard target topic, including in-depth analysis of the topics, in support of operational planning and target knowledge, ensuring its analytical/targeting efforts are aligned with valid HUMINT requirements
• Focuses analytical efforts to identify, assist, or enhance HUMINT collection operations and operational planning
• Employs an array of analytical methodologies leveraged against targeting requirements to identify critical nodes within the network and their relationship to the topic
• Leverages the multi-INT community to support targeting efforts
• Researches and assesses potential targets for HUMINT collection activities utilizing unique HUMINT targeting methodologies
• Produces various Targeting Packages (TP); utilizes client systems and processes to receive field-generated requests and track production status
• Conducts analysis utilizing critical intelligence databases including Think Analyze Connect (TAC), Terrorist Identify Datamart Environment (TIDE), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) databases, Managed Attribution systems (MAS), Quantum Leap Intelligence Exchange (QLIXs), KaCHING, Palantir, and other investigative related databases

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with eight (8) years of directly related experience
• Certification from any of the following required (or their Title 50 equivalent):
  • Fundamental HUMINT Targeting Course (FHTC)
  • Advanced HUMINT Targeting Course or Target Network Profiling Course (TNPC)
  • Operational HUMINT Targeting Course (OHTC)
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Previous HUMINT operational background directly supporting and/or conducting full spectrum strategic HUMINT operations (above MSO) preferred
• Previous experience providing HUMINT support to TF or SOF desired
• Previous support for Strategic Foreign Intelligence Collection against Hard Target (non-CT) issues preferred
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph

Who We Are

DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission-critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. We partner with government customers to strengthen decision advantage, enhance operational readiness, and advance mission success in complex and evolving threat environments.

Why Work at DarkStar?

At DarkStar Intelligence, you’ll contribute directly to high-impact national security missions while growing your professional capabilities in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous development within a mission-focused team culture.

ADA Accommodations Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DarkStar Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify Participation

DarkStar Intelligence participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits Overview

DarkStar Intelligence offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities