Senior Targeting Officer

M1 Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

M1 Technology in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Targeting Officer with all-source intelligence expertise to support national security missions. Lead analyses, develop target packages, and brief senior leaders on actionable findings to inform decisions.

Requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, 10+ years targeting experience, and the ability to fuse SIGINT/GEOINT/HUMINT/OSINT with financial data. Strong collaboration across agencies is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 10+ years targeting experience.
• Working knowledge of targeting tools and data sets.
• Strong briefing and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Expertise in data fusion and analysis for actionable insights.
• Experience with government and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source intelligence analysis to identify high-value targets.
• Develop comprehensive target packages and identify operational access.
• Provide mission-specific technical guidance and oversight.
• Fuse SIGINT, GEOINT, HUMINT, OSINT, and financial data for objectives.
• Brief senior stakeholders on complex targeting findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with interagency partners to support joint operations.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

10+ years targeting experience

Targeting tools and data sets

Briefing and communication skills

Data fusion and analysis

Government and commercial experience

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Targeting Officer with demonstrated targeting experience for a national security customer. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in all-source intelligence and national security operations to support high-impact intelligence missions. The ideal candidate will bring in depth knowledge of regional, technical, and strategic targeting experience, team leadership, and a strong analytical mindset. This position offers the opportunity to drive global operations, lead analytical efforts, and provide decision-makers with actionable intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of all-source intelligence to identify high-value individuals, networks, and operational vulnerabilities.
• Develop comprehensive target packages and identify avenues for operational access.
• Provide mission specific technical guidance and oversight.
• Fuse intelligence from SIGINT, GEOINT, HUMINT, OSINT, and financial data to support national security objectives.
• Brief senior stakeholders and operational personnel on complex targeting findings and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate across interagency partners to build strategic relationships and support joint operations.

Required Skills:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• 10+ years of demonstrated targeting experience
• Working knowledge of customer specific targeting tools and data sets
• Exceptional briefing, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong skills and expertise in data fusion and analysis with the ability to derive actionable insights from large datasets to inform mission-critical decisions.
• Prior work with both government and commercial sector clients

Desired Skills:

• Experience with financial intelligence and cryptocurrency investigations
• Certifications in Chainalysis Reactor and Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
• Prior experience in cyber forensics or network security in support of targeting for cyber operations

M1 Technology is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.