Target Analyst Reporter

SAIC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Target Analyst Reporter to support a program at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and willingness to pass an additional polygraph if needed.

The analyst will prioritize and synthesize information from passive/active collection to produce reports for management and customers. Responsibilities include editing reports, determining focus and reportability, and leveraging collateral sources.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly and ability to pass polygraph.
• Experience drafting and editing SIGINT reports for release.
• Ability to author reports from limited traffic or simple traffic.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, assess, and report information from passive and active collection.
• Write reports; determine reportability and pull information from multiple sources as needed.
• Mentor and guide junior staff under government supervision.

Skills

SIGINT reporting

Report writing

Research skills

Analytic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree equivalency

TS/SCI with Poly

Job description

Job ID 2616043

Location Fort Meade, MD, US

Date Posted 2026-08-24

Category Defense/Intel

Subcategory Intel Analyst

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

SAIC, a leading provider of targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, systems development & deployment, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.

SAIC is seeking an experienced Target Analyst Reporter to support a program with direct impact to our country’s national security. This position is located in Fort Meade, MD. The position requires an active/current TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph and be willing and able to pass an additional polygraph as needed.

The Target Analyst Reporter prioritizes, assesses, evaluates and reports information obtained from passive and active collection, network evaluation and analysis, combined with related collateral sources when appropriate to provide synthesized product to customers. The Target Analyst Reporter writes reports which may require significant editing; may require assistance in determining reportability of an activity; requires assistance in locating reportable information (i.e. can only run basic queries or may require raw information to be provided); may require assistance in determining the focus of report; is familiar with basic SIGINT reporting policies; may require familiarization with SIGINT and collateral report repositories to conduct research that would enhance reporting the ability to pull information from multiple sources and combine it into reports/products in response to requests by management and external customers; and requires mentorship and/or significant guidance from Government personnel.

Qualifications

• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE TAR1 requires 6 years or more experience, TAR2 requires 9 years or more experience, TAR3 requires 12 years or more experience, and TAR4 requires 15 years or more experience.
• TS/SCI with Poly.
• Education may be used as an equivalency to experience; associate’s degree represents 2 years of experience, bachelor's degree represents 4 years relevant experience, and a master’s degree represents 6 years of relevant experience.
• Can draft and/or edit for release, finished serialized SIGINT product reports.
• Ability to author reports based off simple traffic or a limited amount of traffic.
• Knowledgeable of various technologies and/or topics to identify analytic vectors.
• Experienced in the principles and methods of exploiting foreign communications and communication systems to identify, collect, analyze process and disseminate SIGINT information in accordance with established requirements and priorities.
• Experienced in the use of software applications and databases associated with SIGINT report writing and target development.
• Familiar with more advanced SIGINT reporting policies, e.g. the use of STI, unusual tearlines, Post Publication actions, RFis, etc.
• Familiar with SIGINT and collateral report repositories and demonstrates incorporating independent research to enhance reporting.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.