Senior Intelligence Targeting Manager / ISR Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Serco; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Intelligence Collection Manager / ISR SME to support the Joint Staff J-7 in Suffolk, VA. The role centers on designing, planning, executing, and assessing Joint and multinational training events focused on intelligence operations, target development, and targeting integration.

You will lead Intelligence Targeting efforts, coordinate ISWGs and targeting boards, and provide strategic analysis to enhance readiness and operational effectiveness across Joint exercises and

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree in Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Military Science, or related field.
• 8 years of relevant military, government, or industry experience supporting intelligence operations, ISR operations, collection management, or Joint military operations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, Joint Staff, Intelligence Community organizations, or equivalent operational HQs.
• Expert-level understanding of the Joint Targeting Cycle (F2T2EA) and ISR Collection Management Cycle (TCPED).
• Experience developing Collection Management Plans, ISR synchronization products, targeting products, CISRs, intelligence estimates, and planning documents.
• Strong understanding of Joint Planning Processes, Joint Intelligence doctrine, Joint Targeting, and Multi-Domain Operations.
• Experience supporting Joint and coalition operational environments and intelligence sharing architectures.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, briefing, and communication skills; ability to brief senior leaders.
• Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead Intelligence Targeting advisory activities and provide senior-level project planning and execution.
• Integrate intelligence targeting across all phases of the JTS/JELC to support training objectives.
• Provide targeting expertise, training, and materials for exercises.
• Operate targeting dissemination systems simulating real-world targeting processes.
• Develop target packages depicting targeting information across classification levels.
• Provide strategic analysis and support related to intelligence operations and information sharing.
• Develop and manage Joint Integrated Prioritized Target Lists and related targeting documents.
• Lead ISWGs and targeting boards and coordinate across organizations.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Joint targeting

Targeting cycles

Briefing senior leaders

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree (Intelligence Studies/Political Science/International Relations/Military Science)

Tools

GEOINT tools

SIGINT analysis

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a Senior Intelligence Collection Manager / Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Joint Staff J-7 Deputy Directorate for Joint Training and Exercises (DDJTE) in Suffolk, Virginia. This high-impact position places you at the center of Joint Force readiness, where you will support the design, planning, execution, and assessment of Joint and multinational training events focused on intelligence operations, target development, targeting integration, and operational decision-making.

In This Role, You Will

• Serve as the lead Intelligence Targeting advisor providing exceptional senior-level project planning, execution, and deep military subject matter expertise in support of Joint exercises.
• Integrate intelligence targeting considerations throughout all phases of the Joint Training System (JTS) and Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) to support Combatant Command training objectives and operational outcomes.
• Provide intelligence targeting expertise, training, and materials to support the successful execution of intelligence and operations training objectives during exercises.
• Operate targeting dissemination systems emulating real-world targeting processes.
• Develop and provide target packages depicting realistic and accurate targeting information at all classification levels based on real-world processes.
• Provide strategic advice, in-depth analysis, and robust support related to Intelligence operations, targeting systems, and information sharing capabilities.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage Joint Integrated Prioritized Target Lists (JIPTLs), Restricted Target Lists (RTLs), No-Strike Lists, and intelligence requirements in support of Joint exercises and training events.
• Lead Intelligence Scripting Working Groups (ISWGs) and targeting boards, facilitate intelligence planning efforts, and coordinate intelligence participation across Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Services, Coalition partners, and Intelligence Community organizations.
• Analyze adversary capabilities, doctrine, campaign plans, and emerging threats to enhance operational realism within Joint exercise operational environments.
• Support operational environment development by integrating targeting perspectives into Road to Crisis products, adversary campaign plans, operational environment synchronization efforts, and scenariodevelopment.
• Support Exercise Control (EXCON), intelligence response cells, targeting boards, and operational planning teams during exercise execution.
• Conduct post-exercise analysis, lessons learned collection, operational assessments, and recommendations to improve Joint intelligence readiness and operational effectiveness.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Military Science, or related field
• 8 years of relevant military, government, or industry experience supporting intelligence operations, ISR operations, collection management, or Joint military operations
• Demonstrated experience supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, Joint Staff, Intelligence Community organizations, or equivalent operational headquarters.
• Expert-level understanding of the Joint Targeting Cycle Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess (F2T2EA) and the ISR Collection Management Cycle (Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED).
• Experience developing Collection Management Plans, ISR synchronization products, targeting products, CISRs, intelligence estimates, and intelligence operational planning documents.
• Strong understanding of Joint Planning Processes, Joint Intelligence doctrine, Joint Targeting, and Multi-Domain Operations.
• Experience supporting Joint and coalition operational environments and intelligence sharing architectures.
• Exceptional analytical, writing, briefing, and communication skills, including experience briefing senior military and government leaders.
• Ability to work on-site in Suffolk, Virginia.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II graduate.
• Graduate of a Senior Service College, Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), National War College, or equivalent.
• Former Targeting Officer, Intelligence Officer, Joint Intelligence Planner, or equivalent military/intelligence professional.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience with Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) analysis and tools, and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis.
• Understanding of Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations and methodologies.
• Experience supporting Joint Staff J-7 exercises, Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning, Operational Environment development, and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) development.
• Familiarity with Joint Training Tool (JTT), JMSEL, Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS), and Joint exercise planning processes.
• Experience supporting Globally Integrated Exercises (GIEs), Joint Force Development and Design (JFDD), and Joint Warfighting Concept implementation.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited package tailored to your role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].