Sr Targeting SME

BlueWater Federal Solutions Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Targeting Subject Matter Expert to support the Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation Office. The role focuses on improving interoperability across U.S.

forces, combatant commands, services, and coalition partners through MPE assessments, analysis, testing, and information sharing. The candidate will lead planning, development of analytical reports, and briefings, and conduct testing and training to ensure

Qualifications

• 15+ years supporting military operational activities; minimum 10 years of targeting experience.
• Must have an active TS with SCI eligibility.
• Possess expert understanding of military Joint Targeting Cycle; experience as a Targeting Analyst/Officer across TSA, Target Development, Capabilities Analysis, and related targeting disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination and execution of Targeting-related tasks, providing analysis and expertise.
• Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, procedural workflow visualization products, and briefings.
• Conduct testing activities as required.
• Report task progress to Senior Program Management Analyst and government lead, as directed.
• Conduct internal training aligned to subject matter expertise.
• Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in all assigned tasks.

Skills

Targeting expertise

Security clearance TS/SCI eligibility

Joint Targeting Cycle knowledge

Job description

Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Sr Targeting Subject Matter Expert to support the Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation Office.

The mission focuses on improving interoperability between U.S. forces, Combatant Commands, Services, Agencies, and coalition mission partners through Mission Partner Environment (MPE) assessments, interoperability analysis, testing, standards evaluation, and coalition information‑sharing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination and execution of Targeting‑related tasks, providing analysis and expertise.
• Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, procedural workflow visualization products, and briefings.
• Conduct testing activities as required.
• Report task progress to Senior Program Management Analyst and government lead, as directed.
• Conduct internal training aligned to subject matter expertise.
• Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in all assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• 15+ years supporting military operational activities; minimum 10 years of targeting experience
• Must have an active TS with SCI eligibility
• Possess expert understanding of military Joint Targeting Cycle. Experience as a Targeting Analyst or Targeting Officer supporting Target System Analysis (TSA), Target Development, Target prioritization and management, Capabilities Analysis, Threat Vulnerability Assessments, Munitions Effectiveness Assessment (MEA), Collateral Damage Estimate (CDE), Multi‑Domain Mission Planning, Combat Assessment (CA), Battle Damage Assessment (BDA), Targeting Intelligence Analysis, Product Development, Lethal and Non‑Lethal Effects, and Targeting Collaboration/Working Groups/Boards.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 88-120K