Technical Targeting Officer II/III

iNovex; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Technical Targeting Officer, where your skills in data analysis and intelligence research will play a crucial role in supporting key government missions. This position offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated tools and databases, preparing critical assessments and developing targeting plans that directly impact national security. As part of a high-performing team, you'll engage in meaningful work that makes a difference, while honing your expertise in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about intelligence operations and eager to contribute to vital missions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant work experience for Level II, or 7-12 years for Level III.
• Strong analytic, research, and investigative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare network development and target packages based on classified/unclassified information.
• Conduct multi-source intelligence research and create analytic packages.

Skills

Analytic Skills

Research Skills

Briefing Skills

Investigative Skills

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tradecraft-Relevant Work Experience

Tools

SIGINT Tools

Network Development Tools

Open-Source Research Tools

Job description

We seek talented individuals with expertise in specific areas to support a key government customer. This program will maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our country's most critical missions at home and abroad. If you are ready to support a high-performing team that makes a difference, join us!

Job Description:

We are looking for Technical Targeting Officers II and III to join our intelligence program supporting a key government customer in Northern Virginia. These individuals must have customer experience and understand how to research, write, and analyze data using the client's proprietary targeting tools and databases. The ideal candidate must be familiar with customer writing styles and government classified databases, including specific targeting tools, sources, and methods. Vital briefing and writing skills and the ability to work well with a team or individually with minimal supervision are necessary.

This requisition represents multiple openings—The position level is contingent on applicant-specific qualifications and experience. After multiple assessments, applicants will be evaluated and placed in a level from 1 to 5 based on their experience and customer feedback.

As a Technical Targeting Officer (Level 2), the individual shall possess the following capabilities:

• Preparing network development and target packages and assessments of current events based on the sophisticated collection, research, and analysis of classified/unclassified and open-source information.
• Conducting multi-source intelligence research and creating analytic packages.
• Utilizing SIGINT tools, network development tools, and open-source research to develop targeting plans and products that support defined collection priorities and identify effective measures.

As a Technical Targeting Officer (Level 3), the individual shall possess the following capabilities:

• Preparing network development and target packages and assessments of current events based on the sophisticated collection, research, and analysis of classified/unclassified and open-source information.
• Conducting multi-source intelligence research and creating analytic packages.
• Utilizing SIGINT tools, network development tools, and open-source research to develop targeting plans and products that support defined collection priorities and identify effective measures.

Required Qualifications Based on LCAT Level:

• Level II (2)
  • 3-7 years of Tradecraft-Relevant work experience and a bachelor’s degree or have five (5) additional years of Program-related work experience in lieu of a college degree!
  • Ability to identify and assess the right entities, 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.
• Level III (3)
  • 7-12 years of Tradecraft-Relevant work experience and a bachelor’s degree or have five (5) additional years of Program-related work experience in lieu of a college degree!
  • Ability to identify and assess the right entities, 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.
  • Customer-relevant cable-writing and tools/database experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with the IC, USG, USMIL performing work similar in scope to the program.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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 Technical Targeter
• Overseas experience supporting collection operations and information sharing.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.