Targeting Officer

Consulting Services Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Targeting Officer to join their dynamic team in McLean, Virginia. This role involves critical intelligence research and analysis, requiring candidates to possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, along with an active Top Secret SCI security clearance. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, engaging with stakeholders and delivering clear, concise reports. The company prides itself on a strong culture that values work-life balance and employee appreciation, offering comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a generous paid time off policy. Join a recognized Top Workplace and contribute to meaningful work in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in intelligence operations.
• Active Top Secret SCI security clearance with Poly required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source intelligence research and analysis.
• Prepare and present reports to customer management.
• Collaborate in a government-contractor team environment.

Skills

Intelligence Research

Report Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Foreign Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Consulting Services Group (CSG) is a premier provider of support services, bringing a new and unique level of subject matter expertise to our clients. Our innovation-led services provides comprehensive solutions to our clients who face high-stake challenges related to managing essential programs, growth and transformation, critical communications, and logistics. Our people bring unparalleled expertise and dedication and we are always looking to expand our team.

To meet our needs, we are looking for a Targeting Officer to work out of McLean, Virginia to support a client's operational requirements at multiple locations in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Successful Targeting Officer candidates will work in an integrated government-contractor team fusing intelligence information from multiple intelligence disciplines. Responsibilities include all-source intelligence research, analysis, and report writing; operational concept development; stakeholder engagement; and preparation and presentation of reports to all levels of customer management. Targeting Officers must be able to think critically and communicate highly complex information accurately, clearly, and in proper context while working collaboratively in a team environment. Candidates should be comfortable with drafting and disseminating written reports and requests for information. The ability to confidently deliver clear and concise briefings is a key skill for this role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Active Top Secret SCI security clearance with Poly

Desired qualifications:

• Experience in Intelligence Operations / Analysis / Support to Field Operations
• Experience identifying targeting leads through the exploitation of all-source databases
• Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices
• Formal training or certification as a Targeter.
• Overseas experience supporting collection operations and information sharing
• Foreign Language Skills

Compensation and Benefits:

We provide compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are proud of the benefits that we offer! In addition to a competitive salary, we provide no cost health, dental, and vision insurance options for our employees. Our paid time off is a generous accrual program with additional time off for sick leave for you or your dependents wellbeing and paid military leave. Our 14 holidays allow our staff the flexibility to take alternative days off throughout the year. Employees also benefit from a retirement plan with immediate match and vesting. Additionally, we offer life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a rich employee referral program.

We are honored to have been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2025. The strong culture that we have built - one that prioritizes work life balance, employee appreciation, strong values, and meaningful work, contributes to an environment where CSG employees feel valued and supported.

Application:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at 540-751-3215.

Consulting Services Group, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, see Equal Employment Opportunity. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.