OCONUS Tech Targeter (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI is seeking an Expert-level Technical targeter to plan, execute, and coordinate cyber projects. You will work independently to support cyber programs, advising stakeholders on actions and implementing cyber solutions. A US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance and Polygraph is required.

The role involves extended deployment overseas on a set cycle with pre- and post-deployment phases, demanding long hours and high engagement during deployments, while offering mission-critical impact.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in cyber operations or related fields.
• Expert-level cyber targeting experience and ability to advise stakeholders.
• Experience with offensive and defensive cyber concepts and methods.
• Ability to explain technical solutions to audiences with varying technical understanding.
• Proven ability to prioritize projects and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of regulations and governance affecting projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct technical cyber projects, demonstrating subject matter expertise.
• Advise stakeholders and guide through successful project implementation.
• Produce written evaluations and project reports as requested.
• Create, edit, and deploy strategic communications products.
• Show initiative and generate targeting solutions.
• Data triage and process shaping to ensure successful deployment.

Job description

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Cyber Technical Analyst, a typical day will include the following duties:

Description

GCI is seeking an Expert-level Technical targeter to help plan, execute, and coordinate cyber projects. A successful candidate will work independently to support cyber programs by understanding needs and implementing cyber solutions. This position requires significant experience working with and advising stakeholders on successful courses of action.

Tasks

• Design and conduct technical cyber projects, demonstrating technical subject matter expertise
• Advise stakeholders and guide through successful project implementation
• Produce written evaluations and project reports as requested
• Create, edit, and deploy strategic communications products
• Show initiative and generate targeting solutions
• Data triage
• Enrich and shape project processes, leading to successful implementation and wrap-up

Required Skills

• Demonstrated targeting experience
• Experience with offensive and defensive cyber concepts
• Demonstrated ability to explain technical solutions to an audience of varying technical understanding
• Experiencing prioritizing projects to implement
• Understanding of rules and regulations governing each project
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Prior travel experience

Key Information:

The technical targeter will deploy from the U.S. to an overseas conflict zone on the following schedule:

1. One week in Tyson's Corner area for pre-deployment coordination;
2. Sixty days (approximately) at deployment site;
3. One week in Tyson's Corner area for post-deployment debriefs and coordination.

This cycle will occur twice each year, totaling approximately five months of work. This position is high impact mission work. While deployed, the targeter will likely work 10-16 hour days for six or seven days a week. The targeter will not work during the remaining parts of the year (i.e., between and before/after deployments).

Education Requirement

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Experience Requirement

• 11+ years of experience

*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans