Targeting Officer

Consulting Services Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

14+ paid holidays

Retirement plan with company matching

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Consulting Services Group (CSG) in the Greater Washington area seeks a Targeting Officer to support a client’s operations. The role involves all-source intelligence research, analysis, and report writing, plus development of operational concepts and briefing reports to senior management.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and an active Top Secret SCI clearance with Poly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Active Top Secret SCI security clearance with Poly at time of application.

Responsibilities

• All-source intelligence research, analysis, and report writing.
• Operational concept development.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Preparation and presentation of reports to customer management; ability to draft and disseminate written reports and requests for information; deliver clear briefings.

Skills

All-source intelligence

Report writing

Briefings

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

About CSG

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 provide comprehensive solutions to clients facing high-stakes 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.

Position Overview

To meet our needs, we are looking for a Targeting Officer to support a client’s operational requirements at multiple locations in the Greater 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.

This posting is for multiple opportunities, ranging in years of experience:
Level 3: requires 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
Level 4: requires 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
Level 5: requires 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
*5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree*

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7+ years of relevant professional experience
• Active Top Secret SCI security clearance with Poly at time of application

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

• no-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options
• generous paid time off program that includes sick leave for you or your dependents and paid military leave
• 14 paid holidays each year that provide added flexibility
• immediately vested retirement plan with company matching contributions
• life and disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• rewarding employee referral program

We are honored to have been recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY and Washington Post Top Workplace. 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 and Accommodations

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

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, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For more information, seeEqual Employment Opportunity.

CSG job descriptions are intended to outline the primary responsibilities and qualifications for each role. Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training may be considered. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.