Mid Targeting Analyst

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Mid Targeting Analyst to support the USSPACECOM program in Huntsville, AL. This role involves providing recommendations for target prioritization, managing database nominations, and producing analytic damage estimates. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with a Top-Secret security clearance. Compensation is estimated between $120,000 and $130,000, with benefits including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8 years of experience relevant to the specific labor category with at least four years of experience within the last 2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provides recommendations for target prioritization to achieve commander objectives.
• Performs database nominations and updates targeting materials.
• Develops daily target nomination packets and creates database records.

Skills

Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Analytic damage estimates and battle damage assessments

Database management and targeting materials upload

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Mid Targeting Analyst to support our USSPACECOM program in Huntsville, AL. Contingent

Duties

• Provides recommendations for target prioritization to achieve commander objectives for plans and operations.
• Performs, documents, and tracks database nominations, creates and updates the database, and uploads targeting materials (TMs) into databases to include relevant space / counter-space data into the Modernized Integrated Data Base (MIDB) in a format that can interface with targeting processes and tools to include the Joint Targeting Toolkit (JTT) on a weekly basis.
• Develops daily target nomination packets, create database records, and database target intelligence products. The Targeting Analyst will produce all-source analytic damage estimates and battle damage assessments and assist with combat assessment requirements.
• Conducts monthly collateral damage estimation, list management, and target strategy development and provides joint target intelligence support to deliberate and dynamic target engagements.
• Desired education/training: successful completion of in-resident Joint Targeting course, the Geospatial Imagery / Targeting Analyst course, or the Air Operation Center Course.

Requirements

• Must possess a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• 8 years of experience relevant to the specific labor category with at least four years of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 12 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Compensation Details

$120,000 - $130,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

05/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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