Targeting Analyst – Counterterrorism Intelligence (Multi-Level)

Noblis, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis, Inc. seeks Targeting Analyst(s) to support mission-oriented counterterrorism work in McLean, Virginia. The role involves developing collection requirements, identifying intelligence opportunities, and guiding IC collection strategies to enhance national security operations.

Candidates should hold US citizenship with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph, and have relevant degrees with varying experience levels. Compensation aligns with multi-level postings.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience developing tactical and operational collection requirements and identifying intelligence opportunities based on assessments of existing information and data holdings.
• Experience providing guidance on Intelligence Community collection capabilities, supporting the development of counterterrorism collection strategies, and coordinating with IC collection management organizations to enhance intelligence collection.
• Experience with the intelligence cycle, targeting methodologies, and all-source collection disciplines to improve collection effectiveness and support national counterterrorism priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop tactical and operational intelligence collection requirements based on assessments of existing information, intelligence gaps, and mission priorities.
• Identify intelligence opportunities and recommend collection strategies to address critical information gaps and support national counterterrorism objectives.
• Provide guidance on Intelligence Community collection capabilities, disciplines, and methodologies to optimize intelligence collection and mission effectiveness.
• Apply knowledge of the intelligence cycle, targeting methodologies, and all-source collection disciplines to support counterterrorism targeting and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with Intelligence Community collection management organizations and mission partners to develop, refine, and synchronize collection requirements.
• Assess collection results and existing data holdings to identify gaps, emerging intelligence needs, and opportunities for additional collection or targeting efforts.
• Apply Intelligence Community analytic tradecraft, including ICD 203 and ICD 206, to support objective, accurate, and well-supported intelligence assessments and collection recommendations.
• Support continuous mission operations and evolving counterterrorism requirements, including shift-based coverage and rapidly changing operational priorities.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Associate's degree

High School

Job description

Noblis, Inc. seeks Targeting Analyst(s) to support mission-oriented counterterrorism work in McLean, Virginia. The role involves developing collection requirements, identifying intelligence opportunities, and guiding IC collection strategies to enhance national security operations.

Candidates should hold US citizenship with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph, and have relevant degrees with varying experience levels. Compensation aligns with multi-level postings.