J33 Joint Fires Targeting Analyst

Geo Owl; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Geo Owl pays 80%+)

401k matching

Dental & Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability &

Life insurance

Peer-to-Peer spot bonuses

PTO 120 hours per year + federal hols

Fully Paid Military Leave

Job summary

Geo Owl seeks a J33 Special Operations Joint Fires Targeting Analyst in Tampa to support high-priority SOF missions. You will assist planning, coordination, and execution of Joint fires and targeting operations with DoD and interagency partners.

Expect to develop targets, synchronize efforts, and maintain mission readiness in a dynamic joint environment. Responsibilities include briefings, information papers, and presentations; travel as needed; and ensuring adherence to Joint targeting cycle

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Joint fires, targeting operations, or Special Operations planning and execution.
• Active TS/SCI required.
• Expert knowledge of Joint fires and targeting doctrine, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with the Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC) and Joint Publication 3-60.
• Experience coordinating targeting operations across military commands, combatant command components, and interagency organizations.
• Strong understanding of Joint operational planning, targeting prioritization, execution, and assessment.
• Familiarity with Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions and the CENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR).
• Experience preparing operational briefings, information papers, and presentations for senior military leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the senior Joint fires specialist for SOCCENT.
• Specialize in the development, planning, prioritizing targets and execution of full spectrum Special Operations targeting as defined in JP 3-60 and the Joint Fires Targeting Handbook.
• Coordinate and synchronize the targeting process with all CENTCOM Components and inter-agency in all aspects of theater and operational targeting.
• Enable strategic and operational level joint fires and targeting execution through subordinate commands by coordinating for the required approval authorities.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of Joint fires and targeting doctrine, policies, processes and procedures along with demonstrated experience with the Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC).
• Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products.
• Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders.
• May perform travel CONUS/OCONUS (TDY status, attend conferences, planning efforts, OPTs with appropriate clearance levels, and exercises) as required and remain fully qualified and current with all specified training.

Skills

Joint fires

Targeting operations

SOF planning

Coordination across commands

Briefings

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are currently seeking an J33 Special Operations Joint Fires Targeting Analyst.This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start dateofDecember 1, 2026. As a J33 Joint Fires Targeting Analyst, you will support a high-priority Special Operations mission by assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of Joint fires and targeting operations. This position plays a key role in developing and prioritizing targets, synchronizing targeting efforts across military commands and interagency partners, and supporting operational planning and decision-making. You will work alongside military and government stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of Joint fires, maintain mission readiness, and support strategic and operational objectives within a dynamic, joint operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the senior Joint fires specialist for SOCCENT.
• Specialize in the development, planning, prioritizing targets and execution of full spectrum Special Operations targeting as defined in Joint Publication 3-60 and the Joint Fires Targeting Handbook.
• Coordinate and synchronize the targeting process with all CENTCOM Components and inter-agency in all aspects of theater and operational targeting.
• Enable strategic and operational level joint fires and targeting execution through subordinate commands by coordinating for the required approval authorities, with SOCCENT/Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command (CFSOCC).
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of Joint fires and targeting doctrine, policies, processes and procedures along with demonstrated experience with the Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC).
• Understand and apply Joint planning, execution, and assessment concepts and doctrine in order to refine and assess new policies and procedures.
• Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products (i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access).
• Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders.
• May perform travel CONUS/OCONUS (TDY status, attend conferences, planning efforts, OPTs with appropriate clearance levels, and exercises) as required and remain fully qualified and current with all specified / required training.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Joint fires, targeting operations, or Special Operations planning and execution.
• Active TS/SCI required
• Expert knowledge of Joint fires and targeting doctrine, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with the Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC) and Joint Publication 3-60.
• Experience coordinating targeting operations across military commands, combatant command components, and interagency organizations.
• Strong understanding of Joint operational planning, targeting prioritization, execution, and assessment.
• Familiarity with Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions and the CENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR).
• Experience preparing operational briefings, information papers, and presentations for senior military leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple organizations.
• Willingness and ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS as required.

Security Requirement

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Geo Owl pays 80%+ of the premium).
• 401k matching.
• Dental, Vision, and other supplemental insurance plans available.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Peer-to-Peer spot bonuses.
• 120 hours of PTO per year plus federal holidays.
• Fully Paid Military Leave: *You make your full Geo Owl salary while you are on military duty*

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