Technical Targeter

VT Group (VTG); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is looking for a Technical Targeter to support intelligence operations in Reston, Virginia. The successful candidate will perform technical research and analysis, draft reports, and deliver briefings while working in a team environment. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 7–12 years of applicable experience, and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Desired qualifications may include a Master's degree and intelligence operations experience. Join us to tackle high-profile intelligence issues using state-of-the-art tools and technologies.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of applicable experience (Level 3).
• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Cable-writing experience.
• Ability to assess entities and technology trends.
• Ability to deliver clear briefings.

Responsibilities

• Support intelligence operations using specialized tools.
• Conduct technical research and analysis.
• Draft and disseminate written reports.
• Engage with stakeholders and present findings.
• Work collaboratively in an integrated team.

Skills

Technical research

Analytic skills

Investigative skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Customer databases

Specialized tools

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Technical Targeter to support our Client’s challenging operational requirements at multiple locations in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

What will you do?

Successful candidates will support cutting‑edge intelligence operations using specialized, state‑of‑the‑art tools and technologies while working in an integrated government‑contractor team.

Responsibilities include technical research using customer tools, technical analysis, report writing, operational concept development, stakeholder engagement and the presentation of reports to all levels of customer management.

This work is increasingly complex and highly dynamic. It affords the successful candidate considerable opportunity to address high‑profile intelligence issues and apply the full‑range of analytic tradecraft to sophisticated and challenging worldwide missions.

Targeting Officers must be able to think critically and communicate highly complex technical information accurately and clearly while also working collaboratively in a team environment.

Candidates should be comfortable with drafting and disseminating written reports and requests for information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7–12 years of applicable experience (Level 3)
• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• Cable‑writing experience
• Ability to identify and assess the right entities and the right vulnerabilities and technology trends to enable new collection operations
• Ability to confidently deliver clear and concise briefings
• Strong analytic, research, and investigative skills combined with ops sense, personal initiative, and some technical expertise

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience in Intelligence Operations / Analysis / Support to Field Operations
• Experience identifying targeting leads through the exploitation of all‑source databases and specialized tools
• 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