Senior Targeting Analyst - Springfield, Virginia (APOGEE)

Celestar Holdings Corporation; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid dental insurance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Job summary

A veteran-owned company is seeking a Senior Targeting Analyst in Springfield, Virginia, to support geospatial intelligence operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive intelligence analysis experience and must hold an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include developing target strategies and conducting complex analyses for military operations, requiring a strong background in remote sensing and relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• 10 years current Intelligence Analysis experience or 15 years with a BA/BS.
• At least 20 years of Intelligence Analysis experience if HS diploma/GED.
• Current/active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop targets and target systems for engagements.
• Manage databases of target intelligence products.
• Produce damage estimates and battle damage assessments.

Skills

Remote sensing

Geospatial analysis

Intelligence analysis

Database management

GEOINT software

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

MA or MS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography or related field

BA/BS in Remote Sensing

HS diploma with Specialized Training

Tools

RemoteView

SOCET GXP

ArcGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Senior Targeting Analyst to support INSCOM under the Army Persistent Overhead Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Exploitation Enterprise Support Services (APOGEE). The primary place of performance will be Springfield, Virginia. If interested and meet ALL the required qualifications and active clearance level, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

• Anticipated Award Month: March 2026
• Anticipated Start Month: May 2026
• Period of Performance: 1 Base + 4 Option Years
• Location: Springfield, Virginia
• CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI (within the last 5 years)

About Us

Celestar, a proud Veteran-Owned company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities

• The Targeting Analyst develops targets and target systems for joint lethal and/or non-lethal engagements. Develops target nominations, creates database records, and manages databases of target intelligence products. Produces all-source analytic damage estimates and battle damage assessments and assists with combat assessment requirements. Conducts collateral damage estimation, performs target list management, target strategy development, and provides joint target intelligence support to deliberate and dynamic target engagements. Provides recommendations for target prioritization to achieve commander objectives for plans and operations. Provides database nominations, creates and updates database records, and uploads target materials into databases.

Education/Experience

• Required qualifications/skills: MA or MS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND 10 years CURRENT Intelligence Analysis experience; OR
• BA/BS in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Geography, or related field AND at least 15 years of Intelligence Analysis experience; OR
• HS diploma/GED AND Specialized Training with at least 20 years of Intelligence Analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and all-source analysis
• At least 5 years working in support of the Joint targeting cycle
• Understanding of the Intelligence Cycle, Collection Management Cycle, Targeting Cycle, and supporting intelligence analytic techniques; understanding of Intelligence Support/Role in the MDMP
• Senior level research and writing skills
• Senior knowledge of GEOINT software including RemoteView, SOCET GXP, DIEE, or ArcGIS
• Experience with photogrammetric principles and techniques
• Experience in overseeing and executing target development standards as defined in JP 3-60 and CJCSI 3370.01D
• Training and expert knowledge in basic, intermediate, and advanced target development
• Current/active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications/Skills

• GPC-II Imagery Certification
• Experience with commercial visualization software
• Experience with MS Office suite of tools
• Experience presenting at community forums and symposiums
• Completion of related Army (or service equivalent) 35/350G, 12Y/125D, or 35F/350F MOS school

Equal Opportunity

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.