Targeting Officer

Census Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Census Careers seeks targeting officers to identify people, relationships, and organizations with access to information critical for disrupting threats to U.S. interests. The role emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and the ability to work under high-pressure conditions.

Minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a background investigation; strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this mission-driven position.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate personal integrity and a results-driven mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams is required.
• Flexibility and adaptability to mission needs are important.
• Citizenship and the ability to undergo a background investigation are required.

Skills

Personal integrity

Action and results oriented

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork and independence

Flexibility and adaptability

Citizenship requirement

Background investigation

Job description

Targeting Officers identify the people, relationships, and organizations with access to information needed to find opportunities to disrupt threats to U.S. interests.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

• Personal integrity
• Action and results oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in team
• Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to CIA
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Inquisitive and investigative
• Determined, focused, and mission-driven team players
• Drawn to complex tasks and finding innovative solutions to overcome obstacles
• Articulate complex analysis verbally and in written communication
• Ability to shift focus quickly, work on multiple tasks concurrently, and excel in high-pressure/high-impact situations
• Ability to learn and apply the latest technologies