Senior HUMINT Targeting Specialist & SME

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Paid Time Off and Observance of State

Job summary

CGS is seeking a skilled HUMINT Targeting Specialist – Subject Matter Expert to support USSOCOM Staff in conducting HUMINT and intelligence missions. The role covers the full HUMINT lifecycle from collection planning to reporting, with emphasis on advanced targeting tradecraft and integration into broader plans.

You will mentor teams to enhance long-term effectiveness. Qualified candidates bring 8+ years in analytic/targeting roles, 5+ years supporting HUMINT, and DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in an analytic or targeting capacity within a National Intelligence Agency, Combatant Command staff, or DoD operational units
• 5+ years of experience performing targeting support to HUMINT operations or HUMINT programs with relevant training courses (TFC, HTTS, JHATC or legacy equivalents)
• Advanced skills in the Intelligence Cycle, HUMINT Targeting Cycle, HVI Targeting, Human Factors Analysis, Human Terrain Analysis, Social Network Analysis, and Patterns of Life Analysis
• Expert knowledge of HUMINT theory, doctrine, rules, and methodologies related to targeting operations
• Expert knowledge in applying tradecraft, tools, and methods to collect, analyze, and integrate complex HUMINT information
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute HUMINT targeting activities across the F3EAD/HUMINT targeting cycle
• Develop HUMINT lead generation and development strategies; manage collection plans and exploitation efforts
• Conduct Human Factors, Human Terrain, Social Network, HVI, and Patterns-of-Life analyses to inform targeting
• Integrate HUMINT results into all-source target development and operational plans
• Produce timely, mission-relevant reporting and finished intelligence products for senior-level decision makers
• Identify knowledge/capability shortfalls and recommend training or mitigation COAs
• Train and mentor incoming HUMINT targeteers and analytic teams on tradecraft, tools, and methodologies
• Ensure all activities meet legal, policy, and classification requirements

Skills

HUMINT targeting

Lead generation

Target development

Analytical skills

Tradecraft mentoring

Mentoring teams

Legal/compliance

Top Secret/SCI

Job description

CGS is seeking a skilled HUMINT Targeting Specialist – Subject Matter Expert to support USSOCOM Staff in conducting HUMINT and intelligence missions. The role covers the full HUMINT lifecycle from collection planning to reporting, with emphasis on advanced targeting tradecraft and integration into broader plans.

You will mentor teams to enhance long-term effectiveness. Qualified candidates bring 8+ years in analytic/targeting roles, 5+ years supporting HUMINT, and DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.