Targeting Analyst (Multiple Levels)

Noblis; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis seeks Targeting Analyst(s) to operate in a dynamic, mission-driven environment in McLean, Virginia. You will support counterterrorism targeting and all-source collection through rigorous analysis and clear requirements development.

The role emphasizes applying intelligence tradecraft, coordinating with IC partners, and delivering actionable collection recommendations to enhance mission effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience developing tactical and operational collection requirements.
• Experience guiding collection capabilities and strategies for counterterrorism objectives.
• Experience with intelligence cycle, targeting methodologies, and all-source collection.

Responsibilities

• Develop tactical and operational collection requirements based on assessments and priorities.
• Identify intelligence opportunities and recommend collection strategies.
• Provide guidance on IC collection capabilities and methodologies to optimize collection.
• Apply ICD 203/206 tradecraft to support assessments and collection recommendations.
• Coordinate with IC collection management organizations to synchronize requirements.
• Assess results to identify gaps and opportunities for additional collection.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Associate's degree with 3 years of experience

High-School with 6 years of experience

Tools

ICD 203

ICD 206

Job description

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking Targeting Analyst(s) to work in dynamic mission-oriented environment within

McLean, Virginia.

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

Job Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking Targeting Analyst(s) to work in dynamic mission-oriented environment within

McLean, Virginia.

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

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Required Minimum Skills And Knowledge

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Multiple levels can be accommodated.

• Junior Level:
  • Bachelor's degree OR Master’s OR PhD with 0 years of experience OR Associate's degree with 3 years of experience OR High-School with 6 years of experience.
  • Compensation: $75,000 - $117,225
• Journeyman:
  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 1 year of experience OR PhD with 0 years of experience OR Associate's degree with 6 years of experience OR High-School with 9 years of experience
  • Compensation: $82,500 - $128,925
• Senior Level:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience OR PhD with 1 year of experience OR Associate's degree with 8 years of experience OR High-School with 11 years of experience
  • Compensation: $99,800 - $156,050

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience working with an intelligence community department or agency.
• Experience and application of Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) 203 and 206.
• Experience supporting continuous mission operations with the ability to support shift differentials

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $156,050.00 /Yr.