MID Targeting Analyst

Tactica Solutions; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactica Solutions is seeking a Mid-Level Targeting Analyst in Charlottesville, Virginia. This position involves developing target packages, conducting all-source intelligence research, and producing finished intelligence products. The successful candidate will have at least ten years of relevant experience and strong analytic skills. A Bachelor's Degree is acceptable with six years of experience. The salary range is $74,000 to $84,000 per year. An active Top Secret / SCI clearance is required prior to start.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years relevant experience; six years acceptable with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proven expertise in all‑source targeting analysis and F3EAD methodology.
• Strong writing and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to communicate complex findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop target packages and network analysis.
• Conduct research and exploit all‑source intelligence data.
• Produce finished intelligence products for decision‑makers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Briefing skills

Critical thinking

Lead and mentor junior analysts

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Palantir

Analyst Notebook

BAT

TIDE

Job description

Overview

Tactica Solutions is seeking a Mid-Level Targeting Analyst to support national-level intelligence operations in Charlottesville, VA. The analyst will apply advanced analytical techniques and all‑source methodologies to identify, track, and assess priority targets and networks in support of joint and interagency operations. This position supports a premier intelligence program that integrates Identity Intelligence (I2) tradecraft and targeting analysis to inform decision‑makers from tactical to strategic levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop target packages and network analysis to identify individuals, systems, and networks for joint lethal and non‑lethal targeting.
• Conduct research and exploit all‑source intelligence data to support target development and strategy formulation.
• Produce finished intelligence products that enable decision‑makers to prioritize and engage targets effectively.
• Apply advanced analytic methodologies such as F3EAD, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, and Red Team Analysis.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned analytic lines, briefing results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize analytical systems such as BI2R/I2AR, Palantir, Query Tree, Analyst Notebook, BAT, TIDE, Pulse, and QLIX to perform research and data integration.
• Develop structured analytic assessments in accordance with ODNI analytic tradecraft standards (ICD 203, 206, 208).
• Participate in analytical debates, refine assumptions, and validate assessments through peer collaboration and data‑driven methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years relevant experience; six (6) years acceptable with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proven expertise in all‑source targeting analysis, F3EAD methodology, and Identity Intelligence integration.
• Demonstrated experience producing finished intelligence products aligned with IC tradecraft standards.
• Strong briefing, writing, and critical‑thinking skills with ability to communicate complex findings clearly.
• Familiarity with ODNI ICDs 203, 206, and 208.
• Experience with analytical tools such as Palantir, Analyst Notebook, BAT, and TIDE.
• Capable of leading or mentoring junior analysts in targeting methodology and analytic rigor.
• Team‑oriented with ability to adapt to high‑tempo, multi‑discipline environments.

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance required prior to start.

Location

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods, computer use, occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Must have sufficient mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties. May include lifting up to thirty (30) lbs. as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tactica Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Salary Range

$74,000 – $84,000 per year.