Senior Target Intel Analyst

PAE Government Services Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a highly experienced Target Intelligence Analyst to support USCENTCOM J2 Directorate. You will perform all-source target intelligence analysis and produce products for mission planning, operational execution, and strategic decision-making.

You will work with intelligence professionals across joint and interagency partners, delivering timely, accurate intelligence in a dynamic operational environment and contributing to 24/7 situational awareness as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting all-source intelligence analysis.
• Strong understanding of USCENTCOM AOR and areas of interest.
• Experience producing intelligence assessments, reports, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Proficiency with intelligence databases, analytical tools, and research methodologies.
• Strong Targeting and Planner experience.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and present complex intelligence information clearly and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source target intelligence analysis in support of USCENTCOM missions and intelligence requirements.
• Research, evaluate, integrate, and analyze intelligence information from multiple classified and unclassified sources.
• Apply ODNI analytic tradecraft standards to develop high-quality intelligence products, reports, briefings, and assessments.
• Compile and analyze complex datasets to identify patterns, relationships, and trends relevant to target development and mission planning.
• Produce intelligence products supporting operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making.
• Support intelligence operations related to: Target Intelligence Analysis, Target Materials Analysis, Target Discovery and Network/System Analysis, Political-Military Analysis, Terrorism Analysis, Cyberspace Operations, Human Terrain and Socio-Cultural Analysis, GEOINT, WMD, Ballistic Missile Analysis, Energy and Environmental Intelligence, OSINT, Order of Battle Analysis, Current Intelligence and Warning, Compromise Mitigation Support.

Skills

All-source intelligence analysis

USCENTCOM AOR familiarity

Intelligence reports & briefings

Targeting & planning

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or DD-214 in related field

Tools

Intelligence databases

Analytical tools

Job description

Purpose and Impact

Join a team delivering critical intelligence support to USCENTCOM operations worldwide. Your expertise will directly influence mission planning, operational execution, and strategic decision-making across the Intelligence Community, helping enable informed actions that protect national security interests and support global missions. Amentum is seeking a Target Intelligence Analyst to support the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) J2 Directorate. In this role, you will conduct all-source target intelligence analysis and produce intelligence products that directly support global missions, operational planning, and strategic decision-making. Your analysis and assessments will inform senior leaders across the Intelligence Community, including the USCENTCOM Commander, and contribute to mission success across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). This position requires a highly experienced intelligence professional with strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of intelligence tradecraft, and the ability to produce timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence in a dynamic operational environment.

Work Schedule

8 hour day shift

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source target intelligence analysis in support of USCENTCOM missions and intelligence requirements.
• Research, evaluate, integrate, and analyze intelligence information from multiple classified and unclassified sources.
• Apply ODNI analytic tradecraft standards to develop high-quality intelligence products, reports, briefings, and assessments.
• Compile and analyze complex datasets to identify patterns, relationships, and trends relevant to target development and mission planning.
• Produce intelligence products supporting operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making.
• Support intelligence operations related to:
  • Target Intelligence Analysis
  • Target Materials Analysis
  • Target Discovery and Network/System Analysis
  • Political-Military Analysis
  • Terrorism Analysis
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Human Terrain and Socio-Cultural Analysis
  • Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
  • Ballistic Missile Analysis
  • Energy and Environmental Intelligence
  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
  • Order of Battle Analysis
  • Current Intelligence and Warning
  • Compromise Mitigation Support
• Provide intelligence support for the production, dissemination, and application of intelligence products across supported organizations.
• Develop graphics, visual information products, and intelligence briefings for senior leaders and operational stakeholders.
• Support situational awareness and warning functions, including potential 24/7 operational support requirements.
• Collaborate with intelligence professionals across joint, interagency, and Intelligence Community organizations to support mission objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated experience conducting all-source intelligence analysis.
• Strong understanding of USCENTCOM AOR and Areas of Interest.
• Experience producing intelligence assessments, reports, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Proficiency with intelligence databases, analytical tools, and research methodologies.
• Strong Targeting and Planner experience.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and present complex intelligence information clearly and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education

Bachelors or DD-214 in related field (USN:183X, 3912, 3913, 3924 USA:35A, 35F USAF:14N, 1N0, 1N1B USMC:020X, 0231)

Minimum Years of Experience

8 years of related experience

Other Responsibilities

• Safety – Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality – Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance – Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details

$80,000 - $95,000 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

Original Posting

10/30/2026 - 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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