Technical Targeter

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Technical Targeter to support national security programs by fusing intelligence disciplines and delivering targeting products for senior stakeholders. In this role you will conduct all-source research, develop targets, draft reports, and coordinate with field personnel while applying critical thinking to complex data.

This on-site position offers the chance to impact space defense initiatives and work with a collaborative, mission-focused team.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience supporting intelligence operations.
• Ability to deliver briefings to technical, operational, and senior audiences.
• Experience with all-source analysis in mission-critical environments.
• Experience using classified intelligence databases and mission systems.

Responsibilities

• Fuse intelligence disciplines (SIGINT, HUMINT, OSINT, cyber) as part of a government–contractor team.
• Conduct all-source research to support targeting and produc­tion of intelligence products.
• Analyze and contextualize data to support operations and information sharing.
• Draft and coordinate intelligence reports, targeting products, and RFIs.
• Identify patterns and communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and field personnel to support operations.

Skills

All-source analysis

Briefings to audiences

Target development

Collaborative engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Intelligence databases

Mission systems

Customer databases

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Technical Targeter

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Fuse intelligence from multiple intelligence disciplines (e.g., SIGINT, HUMINT, OSINT, cyber-enabled data) while working as part of an integrated government–contractor mission team.
• Conduct all-source research and analysis to support technical targeting, including target development, operational concept support, and production of written and verbal intelligence products.
• Analyze, synthesize, and contextualize complex data to enhance operational awareness, support collection operations, and enable effective information sharing across mission partners.
• Draft, coordinate, and disseminate intelligence reports, targeting products, and requests for information (RFIs) in support of ongoing and emerging operations.
• Apply critical thinking and technical awareness to identify patterns, assess operational relevance, and communicate highly complex information clearly to technical, operational, and senior mission stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and field personnel to support intelligence operations, mission planning, and operational decision‑making.

Work Environment

• Location: On‑site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with a Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7 years of relevant professional experience supporting intelligence operations, technical targeting, or mission‑focused analytic roles.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver clear, concise, and confident briefings to technical, operational, and senior customer audiences.
• Proven experience in intelligence operations, all‑source analysis, or operational support within a mission‑critical environment.
• Hands‑on experience identifying, assessing, and developing leads using classified, all‑source intelligence databases and mission systems.
• Experience utilizing customer databases and mission tools to monitor activity, communicate with field personnel, and support collection and operational coordination.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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