Technical Targeting Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington; On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Technical Targeting Specialist to leverage SIGINT, OSINT, and engineering insight to support critical Department of War priorities. You will analyze networks, identify vulnerabilities, and offer actionable recommendations to improve defense operations for government clients, with a focus on trusted advisory work.

Applicants must have a TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in target development or 6+ years without a degree, and must be prepared for a

Qualifications

• Experience with specialized technical training such as SIGINT or open-source research.
• Ability to apply technical understanding and logical reasoning to identify vulnerabilities with incomplete information.
• Ability to engage with intelligence, engineering, and operational stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.

Responsibilities

• Apply targeting and analytical expertise to support DoW collection priorities.
• Advise clients and share findings that impact warfighters and policymakers.
• Develop solutions using training, certifications, and judgment to improve operational outcomes.

Skills

SIGINT/OSINT

Stakeholder engagement

Network topologies

Vulnerability reasoning

Hunter mindset

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree / 6+ years experience

Tools

CRATE/IMM

DataXplorer (DX)

Mosaic

ROCKSTAR

NGT

QLIX

Analyst Notebook

Job description

Technical Targeting Specialist

The Opportunity

It takes a skilled intelligence expert to know how to find and interpret the best data to give their clients the right answers. To support the critical decisions made in the Department of War (DoW) every day, we need a Technical Targeting Specialist like you to do just that.

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your personal experience, training, certifications, and good judgment to build solutions in support of critical DoW collection priorities. As a Technical Targeting Specialist, you’ll bring your targeting and analytical expertise to directly improve critical operational outcomes for our Defense mission clients. You’ll be a trusted advisor and share knowledge and findings that have a direct impact on the ability of our warfighters and policymakers to advance the defense interests of the United States.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• Experience with specialized technical training such as SIGINT or open-source research
• Experience applying technical acumen across dynamic problem sets, rapidly familiarizing with unfamiliar systems or technologies, and engaging with intelligence, engineering, and operational stakeholders
• Knowledge of modern network topologies or architecture components, including data centers, telecommunications and fiber optic backbones, and software and hardware supply chain
• Ability to apply technical understanding and logical reasoning to independently identify likely vulnerabilities, attack surfaces, anomalies, systemic weaknesses, and investigative leads from incomplete information
• Ability to demonstrate multidisciplinary technical curiosity and an interest in applying a hunter mindset to intelligence analysis, systems research, and emerging technologies
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in technical computer network target development or analysis in support of cyberoperations, or 6+ years of experience technical computer network target development or analysis in support of cyberoperations in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with computer-based tools, including CRATE/IMM, DataXplorer (DX), Mosaic, ROCKSTAR, NGT, QLIX, and Analyst Notebook
• Experience in technical target analysis, including application of tools, processes, and tradecraft for creation and delivery of collection concepts, target insights, and foundational intelligence
• Experience performing broad all-source technical target research for the purpose of filling information gaps, developing technical characterizations of targets, and identifying target vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of penetration testing, ethical hacking, vulnerability research, network exploitation vectors, and cyber aggressor TTPs
• Knowledge of the PACOM AOR, DoW components, and the wider IC
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure security andICS or SCADA systems and concepts
• CompTIA Security+ or Network+ Certifications

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.