Targeting Analyst

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We are seeking a Targeting Analyst to join our team supporting a U.S. Federal law enforcement mission. This role focuses on analyzing complex data sources including social media, commercially available information (CAI), publicly available information (PAI), governmental, and classified datasets to locate individuals, identify related parties, and illuminate relationships, movements, and other trends. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting targeting efforts for law enforcement and/or the intelligence community, will exhibit strong analytical tradecraft, and will be able to produce actionable intelligence products that inform operational decisions.

Research and Analysis Consulting

Up to 10%

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree
• ONE (1) year of experience providing targeting and investigating support, as well as proficiency in OSINT, social media, and all‑source collection and analysis.

• Conduct open‑source intelligence (OSINT) across CAI, PAI, law enforcement, and other datasets, to support research, analysis, and targeting efforts.
• Exploiting law enforcement datasets, social media, and OSINT and investigative records to correlate identities, transactions, locations, and communications.
• Performing link analysis and developing network diagrams to illustrate relationships between individuals, organizations, their broader networks, and their footprints.
• Producing high‑quality and actionable written intelligence reports and briefings that meet evidentiary and operational standards.
• Identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies in data to support targeting leads.
• Collaborating with law enforcement agents to integrate findings into their operations.
• Knowledge of immigration and criminal justice laws and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for producing actionable intelligence products.
• Experience with social media exploitation, CAI/PAI, and/or link analysis platforms.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00–$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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