SOF Targeting Analyst – OSINT

CACI International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 163,800; Full time

Job summary

CACI International is seeking a SOF Targeting Analyst – OSINT to provide expert intelligence analysis across PAIs, CAIs and dark web for SOCCENT and JIIM partners, supporting SOFETOPS.

You will coordinate with DoD and interagency teams, deliver integrated intelligence products, and mentor others. The role requires TS/SCI, willingness to poly, and 6+ years in targeting and OSINT/cyber domains.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance required.
• Willing to take a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years’ experience.
• 6+ years in TF targeting lines of effort (TDNA/DNEA) or MOS equivalent.
• Experience in dark web, SIGINT, HUMINT, OSINT, or Cyber Analysis.
• Strong OPSEC and source validation practices.
• Experience with Joint/SOF targeting and intelligence analysis.
• Familiarity with databases used in the F3EAD cycle for intelligence products.
• Minimum 3 years in intelligence coordination roles within TF elements/TSOC/GCC.
• Bachelor’s with 3+ years or Associate with 5+ years may be considered.
• Mentoring intelligence analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provides analysis of PA I/CAI, signals intelligence, cyber data and supports day-to-day staff functions.
• Conducts dark web research and multi‑intelligence production (SIGINT, HUMINT, OSINT, Cyber).
• Identifies data leaks, breaches, dark web marketplaces and emerging cyber threats.
• Produces integrated intelligence products combining dark web insights with other reporting.
• Offers senior-level Intelligence Analysis expertise for multi‑disciplinary fusion.
• Coordinates requirements across DoD and interagency partners.
• Curates and supports counter‑threat data repositories and tracks trends.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Poly

Bachelor's degree + 7y

Targeting experience (TF/TDNA/DNEA)

Dark web / OSINT / SIGINT

OPSEC & source validation

Joint/SOF coordination

F3EAD data familiarity

Intelligence coordination

Mentoring intelligence methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Military training (JCAC) considered

Tools

Dark web tools

SIGINT systems

Cyber platforms

Job description

Job Title: SOF Targeting Analyst – OSINT

Job Category: Intelligence

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

As a CACI SOF Targeting Analyst - OSINT, you will provide unique expertise from tactical to strategic level in support of Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) and Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) Strategic Partners and its community of interest (COI) across the Special Operations Forces Emerging Threat, Operations and Planning Support (SOFETOPS) enterprise.

You will be responsible for employing and integrating cutting‑edge intelligence analysis tools and technology across multiple disciplines and providing operational insight to senior military and US Government leaders. You will incorporate Metadata, Publicly Available Information (PAI), and Commercially Available Data (CAI) into intelligence products. You will coordinate operational and analytical requirements between and through multiple US Government entities and support the development of analytic functions, analytical services, infrastructure, and expertise to assist the government in day‑to‑day staff support functions and operations against Counter External State Actors (ESA)/AKA Maligned State Actors (MSA), Counter Terrorism (CT), Counter Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO), and Counter Threat Networks (CTN), in accordance with Special Operation Command (SOCOM) priorities and the National Defense Strategy (NDS).

Responsibilities

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provides analysis of Publicly Available Data and Commercially Available Data (PAI/CAI), signals intelligence, cyber, including the execution of analytic functions, the performance of analytical services, and providing expertise to assist the government in day‑to‑day staff support functions.
• Conduct dark web research and analysis in support of multi‑intelligence production (SIGINT, HUMINT, OSINT, Cyber).
• Identify and assess data leaks, breaches, dark web marketplaces, and emerging cyber threats.
• Produce integrated intelligence products that combine dark web insights with signals, human, and cyber intelligence reporting.
• Provides specialized senior‑level expertise in Intelligence Analysis to support the execution of multi‑disciplinary intelligence fusion activities and support the SOFETOPS mission.
• Performs tools‑based data management and supports integration across the greater enterprise.
• Conducts ongoing requirements analysis of theater‑specific operations.
• Collaborates and coordinates with DoD and interagency Partners to provide flexible, real‑time solutions to emerging threats.
• Curates and supports the development of a counter‑threat data repository.
• Identifies trends in threat development to anticipate future capabilities and reduce costs for the government.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• Must be willing to take a Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years’ experience.
• 6+ years of experience working in the role of TF targeting lines of effort, Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA), Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA), or MOS equivalent depending on service.
• Experience in dark web, SIGINT, HUMINT, OSINT, or Cyber Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of OPSEC and rigorous source validation practices.
• Experience working with Joint/SOF organizations in targeting, intelligence analysis, and/or supporting operations.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of databases used in the F3EAD cycle and in developing intelligence products.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in intelligence coordination roles of responsibility within a tactical or operational command (TF element, TSOC, GCC).
• We will also consider candidates with a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience or an associate degree and five years of experience. Completion of military training in a relevant area, such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), may be considered towards the relevant experience requirement.
• Experience mentoring or instructing intelligence analysis methodologies.

Desired

• Knowledge of dark web forums, marketplaces, and communication channels.
• Proficiency with specialized research tools, SIGINT systems, and cyber platforms.
• Familiarity with blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency tracking.
• Experience with data visualization and analytic tools (e.g., Kibana, Elasticsearch).
• Scripting skills (Python, R).
• Language proficiency (Farsi, Arabic).
• Must be able to identify the Commander’s requirements, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and fuse your findings within multiple databases to attain and share insights.
• Be comfortable working as part of a team, working with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise.
• Must be comfortable engaging with senior leaders via briefings while also capable of distilling, documenting, and contextualizing your findings, including any new tradecraft that you develop with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers.
• Forward‑leaning individual excited to be involved in developing new tradecraft, working with unique datasets, and developing TTPs as technologies evolve to enable operational effects and inform senior leadership decisions.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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:

$78,000 - $163,800

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