Joint Targeting Analyst – National Security Operations

Peraton; Utah; On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Targeting Analyst to join the National Security team in Virginia. This early-to-mid career role sits at the intersection of intelligence, operations, and joint fires, supporting the Joint Targeting Coordination Board process and developing foundational skills across the full Joint Targeting Cycle.

You will work alongside experienced targeters at Combatant Commands and joint headquarters, gaining hands-on exposure to JTCB and contributing to timely, accurate targeting

Qualifications

• 7–9+ years of experience with/without a degree or 5 years with BA/BS; or 3 years with MS/MA
• Exposure to joint or service-level targeting, fires, or intelligence ops at tactical/operational level
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
• SAP/SAR access may be required depending on assignment

Responsibilities

• Support JTCB process by integrating commander’s intent with joint/combined targeting operations
• Develop and synchronize target nominations across domains (air, land, maritime, cyber, space)
• Produce targeting products aligned with priorities, authorities, and guidance
• Assist theater-level targeting requirements with CCMD staff
• Learn LOAC, IHL, and proportionality analyses as applied to targeting decisions
• Leverage targeting systems to produce timely, accurate targeting products

Skills

Joint Targeting Cycle

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Targeting operations exposure

LOAC/IHL knowledge

Targeting systems/tools

Education

BA/BS degree

AS/AA degree

MS/MA degree

Tools

MIDB

JADOCS

MAAS

COLISEUM

DCGS-A

JWAT

JMEM/AS

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Targeting Analyst to join the National Security team in Virginia. This early-to-mid career role sits at the intersection of intelligence, operations, and joint fires, supporting the Joint Targeting Coordination Board process and developing foundational skills across the full Joint Targeting Cycle.

You will work alongside experienced targeters at Combatant Commands and joint headquarters, gaining hands-on exposure to JTCB and contributing to timely, accurate targeting