SOF Targeting Analyst

CACI International Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CACiSOF Targeting Analyst opportunity at CACI International Inc. involves deploying with SOF units to fuse operations and intelligence information for mission effectiveness.

You will mentor junior team members, conduct pre-deployment training, and analyze networks to identify key nodes and trends assisting DoD/IC partners. The role requires current TS/SCI clearance, willingness to deploy, and experience with targeting methodologies and IC tools.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance.
• Proficiency with relevant IC tools and databases.
• An understanding of F3EAD and targeting methodologies.
• Be deployable, meeting all deployment criteria, including medical readiness for the theater.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience, or an associate's degree with 7+ years, or 10+ years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Embed with SOF to fuse operations and intelligence information for operational effectiveness.
• Assist with pre-deployment training and mentor new team members for deployment success.
• Identify capabilities, vulnerabilities, trends, and key nodes in targeted networks and report relationships.

Skills

IC tools & databases

F3EAD

Deployment readiness

Rotating shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Associate's degree + 7+ years experience

10+ years of work experience

Job description

• Job Title: SOF Targeting Analyst
• Job Category: Intelligence
• Time Type: Full time
• Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
• Employee Type: Regular-Rotational Traveler
• Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

As a CACI SOF Targeting Analyst you will provide deployed, embedded and reach back support directly to a SOF customer where you will be responsible for developing intelligence products and building support packages to meet unit and subordinate element operational requirements. You will assist in developing processes that enhance SOF situational understanding of threat networks and enabling DoD, IA and IC efforts focused on dismantling, disrupting, and defeating those networks.

Responsibilities:

• While deployed, you will embed with SOF to assist operational and tactical commanders, their staffs and subordinate units with fusing operations and intelligence information to enhance their effectiveness against threat networks. You will identify and analyze problems, and generate recommended solutions based upon experience working with elements of the DOD, interagency and international partners. Most deployments are 120 to 180 days in length. While providing reach back support, you will directly support embedded teammates; answer requests for support from other SOF units; and work closely with a wide variety of SOF units, institutions, and partners.
• You will assist with pre-deployment training/preparation, conduct professional development within the CACI SOF Support Team, and mentor new members of the team to ensure they are ready to deploy and succeed.
• You will work closely with other members of your team to identify capabilities and vulnerabilities of targeted enemy organizations; identify trends, patterns, and key nodes; and highlight their relationships to the targeted enemy networks.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information Security Clearance.
• Proficiency with relevant IC tools and databases
• An understanding of F3EAD and targeting methodologies.
• Be deployable, meeting all command deployment criteria, including medical readiness to the required theater of operations, usually conducting periodic travel within CONUS and four-to-six-month deployments to OCONUS locations.
• Will be willing to work rotating shifts if needed - that may include nights and weekends.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and more than five years of experience, or an associate's degree and seven years of experience, or ten years of work experience.

Desired:

• More than ten years of experience conducting network analysis in support of attack the network operations - including counter-facilitation and counter-finance.
• Minimum two years’ experience providing analytical support to one or more SOF units or commands.
• Minimum one year of experience in forward deployed locations supporting SOF.
• Experience providing direct analytical support to operations and providing analytical and targeting support to deployed SOF elements.
• Expert understanding of network analysis tools such as Analyst Notebook and Palantir.
• Expert understanding of Intel-related databases such as MOSAIC, RMT, TIDE, DX SIGINT database, GAP Analytics, FADE/MIST.
• Expert understanding of Intel targeting tools such as the SKOPE toolset
• Practical understanding of geospatial Intel tools such as ArcGIS and ISPY.
• Must be able to work independently with limited oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint working environment.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $94,400 - $198,200

CACi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.