Targeting Systems Analyst

The Employee Connect; New England (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking a Targeting Systems Analyst for an onsite, permanent role in New England, North Dakota. The position provides analytical support to targeting operations, working with systems, data, and processes underpinning mission planning.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical reasoning, attention to detail, and excellent written/verbal communication, with experience in targeting and related government disciplines. Security clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance required and US citizenship.
• Experience in targeting, intelligence analysis, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with targeting systems and analytical tools.
• Strong analytical reasoning and disciplined attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication suitable for briefing audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeting analysis in support of operational requirements using multiple data sources.
• Operate and maintain targeting systems and analytical tools, validate outputs and identify discrepancies.
• Produce written assessments, briefing materials, and target documents to required standards and timelines.
• Coordinate with intelligence, operations, and planning staff; participate in working groups and review boards.
• Support quality control across analytical products and refine processes as needs change.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in intelligence studies / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Geospatial analysis tools

Job description

Targeting Systems Analyst

Location: New England, North Dakota

Salary Range: $90,000 – $98,000 per year

Position Overview

Our client, a professional services organization supporting government and defense programs, is seeking a Targeting Systems Analyst for an onsite, permanent position in New England, North Dakota. The role provides analytical support to targeting operations, working with the systems, data, and processes that underpin mission planning. This position suits an analyst with a disciplined, methodical approach and the judgment to know when a conclusion is adequately supported. The work is detailed, procedurally rigorous, and consequential, and it is carried out within a close-knit professional team.

Key Responsibilities

You will conduct targeting analysis in support of operational requirements, gathering and evaluating data from multiple sources, applying established methodologies, and producing assessments that decision-makers can rely on.

You will operate and maintain proficiency with targeting systems and analytical tools, managing data inputs, validating system outputs against independent checks, and identifying discrepancies or anomalies that warrant further investigation before findings are released.

You will produce written assessments, briefing materials, and target documentation to required standards, ensuring that products are accurate, properly sourced, appropriately classified, and delivered within operational timelines.

You will coordinate closely with intelligence, operations, and planning staff, participate in working groups and review boards, respond to requests for information, and maintain the records and databases that support continuity of analysis across the team.

You will support quality control across analytical products, reviewing the work of colleagues for sourcing, methodology, and adherence to standards before release, and you will contribute to the refinement of internal processes and checklists as tools, data sources, and customer requirements change over time.

Requirements

An active security clearance is required for this position, and candidates must be able to maintain that clearance throughout employment. United States citizenship is required.

Prior experience in targeting, intelligence analysis, or a closely related military or government analytical discipline is required, together with working familiarity with targeting systems and analytical tools.

You must demonstrate strong analytical reasoning, disciplined attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication suitable for briefing audiences. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is expected, and the role is onsite in New England, North Dakota.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal military targeting training or equivalent qualification is strongly preferred, as is prior experience in an operational targeting cell or joint environment.

A bachelor's degree in intelligence studies, international relations, geography, or a related field is advantageous. Experience with geospatial analysis tools, collection management, weaponeering, or battle damage assessment, and any instructor or mentoring experience, are all valued.

Familiarity with the intelligence cycle and with joint planning processes is valued, as is experience working directly alongside a government customer in an embedded capacity. Candidates comfortable presenting findings to senior audiences and defending analytical judgments under questioning will be well suited to this position.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary range of $90,000 to $98,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and clearance level held.

You will work within an established program supporting a government customer, in a role with clear professional identity and genuine operational relevance. The position offers stability, continued development of a specialized and highly marketable analytical skill set, and colleagues who take the work seriously.

This is a contract engagement placed through our recruiting team. We work closely with our contract professionals throughout the assignment, from onboarding and first-week check-ins through to end-of-contract planning, and we actively look for the next opportunity for people who deliver well. Many of our contract placements lead to extensions, repeat assignments, or permanent conversion.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process on request. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the engagement.