Targeting Analyst: Mid-Level with TS/SCI Clearance

Bluehawk LLC, Intelligence Services; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluehawk LLC is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level Targeting Analyst to support USPACOM, providing analytical expertise for joint targeting operations, target development, and operational planning. The role requires collaboration across multiple intelligence and operational organizations and a strong analytical mindset.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Joint Targeting (J2T), target development, and intelligence analysis, leveraging AI-enabled tools to enable operational

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting intelligence operations, targeting, or operational planning.
• Experience supporting Joint Targeting, target development, or operational intelligence activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Joint Targeting Cycle and target intelligence methodologies.
• Experience supporting operational planning and intelligence integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to brief senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intelligence analysis in support of joint targeting operations throughout the Joint Targeting Cycle.
• Develop, validate, and maintain target intelligence in support of operational plans and contingency operations.
• Collaborate with USPACOM J2, operational planners, and other intelligence organizations to identify, prioritize, and develop target nominations.
• Produce intelligence products supporting target system analysis, target development, and operational planning.
• Utilize intelligence databases, AI-enabled analytical tools, and visualization platforms to support mission requirements.
• Conduct research using multiple intelligence disciplines and open-source information to identify emerging threats and opportunities.
• Maintain and update target intelligence records and databases, including MIDB-related information.
• Support collateral damage estimation (CDE) and collateral damage assessment (CDA) activities when required.
• Coordinate with Joint Targeting organizations to ensure intelligence products comply with applicable targeting standards.
• Prepare and deliver written reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior military and government leadership.
• Support contingency planning, operational exercises, and real-world mission execution.
• Ensure intelligence products comply with applicable DoD directives, Intelligence Community standards, and customer requirements.

Skills

Joint Targeting

Target development

Intelligence analysis

Communication

Independent work

Critical thinking

Analytical mindset

Cross-organization collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Palantir

Project Maven

MIDB

Job description

Bluehawk LLC is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Level Targeting Analyst to support USPACOM, providing analytical expertise for joint targeting operations, target development, and operational planning. The role requires collaboration across multiple intelligence and operational organizations and a strong analytical mindset.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Joint Targeting (J2T), target development, and intelligence analysis, leveraging AI-enabled tools to enable operational