Strategic HUMINT Targeting Specialist | TS/SCI Poly

Coreone; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One seeks an experienced targeting specialist in the Washington, DC area to support high‑level national security missions. The role requires direct HUMINT support, network analysis, and multi-INT synthesis using Palantir, Analyst Notebook, ArcGIS, and related tools.

You will produce actionable targeting products, participate in briefings, and maintain subject matter expertise across assigned target sets, collaborating with the IC and review boards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in operational and strategic level targeting.
• At least 3 years of experience in direct support of HUMINT collectors enabling targeting tasks.
• Working knowledge of TC (classified).
• Demonstrated experience tagging data and building networks using Palantir or similar software.
• Experience creating network diagrams using Palantir Analyst Notebook or similar tools.
• Experience with Geo Metadata Analysis and POL development using ArcGIS, Google Earth, Palantir, or other appropriate tools.
• Ability to synthesize multi-INT data (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, etc.) to produce actionable targeting products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to express multifaceted concepts and develop ideas in a logical sequence leading to valid conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational and strategic level targeting in direct support of assigned mission requirements.
• Provide direct support to HUMINT collectors, enabling targeting tasks as outlined in the SOW.
• Tag data and build networks using Palantir or similar analytical software.
• Create network diagrams using Palantir Analyst Notebook or other similar tools.
• Conduct Geo Metadata Analysis and Pattern of Life (POL) development using ArcGIS, Google Earth, Palantir, or other appropriate tools.
• Utilize and synthesize HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, and other relevant intelligence disciplines to produce targeting cables.
• Consolidate and incorporate Counterintelligence (CI) input for use at Review Boards.
• Maintain and leverage analytic contacts throughout the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise across an assigned target set/Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Communicate findings and assessments effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Targeting expertise

Data tagging

Network analysis

Mult-INT synthesis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence, Criminal Justice, Political Science, World/Regional History, or related field

DIA TNPC

OHTC

Advanced Targeting Workshop

Tools

Palantir

Palantir Analyst Notebook

ArcGIS

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core One seeks an experienced targeting specialist in the Washington, DC area to support high‑level national security missions. The role requires direct HUMINT support, network analysis, and multi-INT synthesis using Palantir, Analyst Notebook, ArcGIS, and related tools.

You will produce actionable targeting products, participate in briefings, and maintain subject matter expertise across assigned target sets, collaborating with the IC and review boards.