Targeting Analyst (Joint Target Intelligence Analyst) - Senior

Base-2 Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a senior Joint Target Intelligence professional to support USCYBERCOM staffs and components. You will perform target-system analysis, develop targets, manage target lists, and assist combat assessment to enable rapid, accurate targeting decisions.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly, deep knowledge of IC/DoD processes, and the ability to produce concise written products and briefings for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of intelligence mission and analytic methods.
• Ability to conduct rigorous research across information sources.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across the IC.
• Ability to review analytic products for sound arguments and conclusions.
• Knowledge of joint targeting processes and DoD guidance (JPs 3-60, 3-12).

Responsibilities

• Conduct target-system analysis, joint target development, target-list management, combat assessment.
• Produce target-system analyses, electronic target folders, target graphics, and battle damage assessments.
• Coordinate target intelligence across command components, Combatant Commands, and IC partners.
• Submit all-source production requirements, RFIs, and evaluate intelligence reports.
• Develop training materials and provide on-the-job training; support standardization and readiness.
• Prepare staff packages and participate in targeting boards and planning meetings.

Skills

Target intelligence

Joint targeting

Analytic tradecraft

Written & briefings

IC collaboration

Education

Master's degree + 12 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 17 years experience

Tools

National Production Workshop

MARS

MAVEN

WARPATH

JCC2

JTT-CP

Job description

Position Summary

Provide senior joint target intelligence supporting USCYBERCOM staffs, subordinate commands, and components through target-system analysis, target development, target-list management, and combat assessment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct target-system analysis, joint target development, target-list management, combat assessment, and intelligence support to dynamic targeting in accordance with applicable joint publications and instructions.
• Produce target-system analyses, electronic target folders, target graphics, and battle damage assessments.
• Coordinate joint target intelligence across command components, Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, the Military Targeting Committee, and Intelligence Community partners.
• Submit all-source intelligence production requirements, requests for information, and intelligence report evaluations; recommend joint target intelligence policy improvements.
• Use intelligence automation tools including National Production Workshop, MARS, MAVEN, WARPATH, JCC2, and JTT-CP.
• Apply ODNI and DIA analytic tradecraft standards, including ICD 203, 206, 208, and 209.
• Develop training materials and provide on-the-job training; support enterprise standardization, exercise coordination, and readiness.
• Prepare and coordinate staff packages, respond to intelligence requests, and provide subject-matter expertise in operational planning meetings, working groups, and targeting boards.

Required Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the assigned intelligence mission and mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methods.
• Ability to conduct rigorous research, evaluate multiple information sources, defend analytic judgments, and revise assessments when new evidence emerges.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, collaborate across the Intelligence Community, and communicate complex findings clearly in written products and briefings.
• Ability to review analytic products for sound arguments, tradecraft standards, and supported conclusions; knowledge of IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of joint targeting processes and applicable guidance, including Joint Publications 3-60 and 3-12.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior training and experience in the DIA Mission Management career field, Joint Target Intelligence specialty, or relevant military targeting experience.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Related master's degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency with at least 12 years of experience related to the labor category, with some experience within the last two years.
• Alternatively, a related bachelor's degree with at least 17 total years of experience related to the labor category, including five additional years of related senior experience in substitution for the master's degree, with some experience within the last two years.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph

Equal Employment Opportunity

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: base-2solutions.com/eeo