Targeting Officer - Active Security Clearance

CADRE; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

CADRE seeks a Targeting Officer with active security clearance to support high-stakes intelligence operations in Tysons, VA. The role involves developing expertise across threats and regional affairs, and guiding collection strategies to influence mission execution.

Applicants should have 5+ years in the IC, strong knowledge of all-source intelligence, and the ability to deploy domestically and internationally. Requires BA/BS and TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility, on-site work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Intelligence Community.
• Knowledge of all-source intelligence collection/analysis.
• Experience with collection platforms to close intelligence gaps.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Willingness to deploy domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Targeting Officers operationalize intelligence to influence mission execution.
• Develop specialized expertise to identify, analyze, and disrupt threats.
• Provide direct support to a client driving worldwide operations.

Skills

Intelligence Community experience

All-source intelligence knowledge

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Domestic and international deployment

Knowledge of collection platforms

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

IC software tools

Job description

Targeting Officer - Active Security Clearance

Tysons, VA Full Time · Onsite Operations $145,000 – $185,000 per year

Key Role: Serve as a specialized officer providing direct support to a client driving complex worldwide operations to develop actionable intelligence against the highest priority threats to US national security which are increasingly transnational in origin. Develop specialized expertise to identify, analyze, and facilitate the penetration and disruption of international organizations and networks posing threats. Develop expertise in the client's functional missions, including threats, proliferation, narcotics, or counterintelligence and regional expertise.

Targeting Officers operationalize intelligence and build tactical collection strategies to influence mission execution.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in the Intelligence Community

Knowledge of various collection platforms used to close intelligence gaps and accomplish strategic, operational, and tactical objectives

Ability to take part in domestic and international client sponsored deployments

Ability to obtain a security clearance

BA or BS degree

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and equivalent IC software tools

Knowledge of all-source intelligence, SIGINT, MASINT, IMINT, or HUMINT collection or analysis

Knowledge of counter threats, counterintelligence, counter proliferation, or regional affairs

Ability to work rotational shift work - sample calendar to be provided

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with law enforcement, military, or US government intelligence components

Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

TS/SCI clearance with a current full scope polygraph, or eligibility to obtain one

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

CADRE is proud of its emphasis on equality of opportunity for all applicants