Targeting Analyst
Listed on 2026-03-01
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Data Security, Information Security
Job Qualifications
Analytical Thinking, Intelligence Analysis, Internet Research, Military Operations
Job DescriptionType of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other
Required:
None
Job Family:
Intelligence Operations and Analysis
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Intelligence Analysis, Internet Research, Military Operations
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3+ years of related experience
US Citizenship
Required:
Yes
At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As an Targeting Analyst you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Targeting Analyst joining our team to support our customer in Tampa, FL.
Job Description SummaryThe Targeting Analyst provides support in the field of Open-Source intelligence analysis, recommends software advancements, performs critical software and hardware functional testing, and supports innovation activities to ensure analytical workflows are improved or enhanced.
- Apply knowledge of primarily Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and all-source intelligence methodologies and trade crafts to support operational planning and targeting by delivering actionable insights on adversary activities, capabilities, and intentions
- Utilize Publicly/Commercially Available Information (PAI/CAI) with and without tools
- Identifies open-source/ PAI sources to support full spectrum open-source targeting assessments to determine pattern of life attributes and the identity of threat actors.
- Ability to synthesize disparate data from multiple sources into coherent reports/documents
- Use Open-Source/PAI analytical methodologies to identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence efforts targeting the customers’ equities.
- Conduct industry analysis using a variety of data sources to include (social media, Internet, Commercial and Open-Source Databases) to create products.
- Gather, analyze, and evaluate data pertaining to operations, and organizations in support of force protection and identity data management efforts.
- Experience conducting online research and analysis for discovering vulnerabilities and threats.
- Performs analysis and research for national security, infrastructure, technology, country, geographic area, biographic and targeted vulnerability.
- Prepares assessment of current threats and trends based on the research and analysis of PAI/CAI data
- Perform link analysis on new and existing networks in order to identify access vectors and vulnerabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to proofread, edit, and finalize products for senior leader briefings and external organizations.
- Highly proficient in SharePoint, Microsoft Office tools, and data-sharing tools and databases.
- Familiarity with Boolean search methodologies.
- Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments.
- Ability to work independently and meet short deadlines in a fast-paced environment, coordinate participation and input in the development of assessment plans.
- You will support the customers force protection and identity data management efforts.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and partner organizations to produce thorough and reliable products.
- Drive to work independently and meet short deadlines in a fast-paced environment, coordinate participation, and input in the development of global plans.
- Utilize relevant technologies and services while being prepared to include emerging tools and procedures as necessary.
- Experience:
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Targeter in an Intelligence Task Force, National Intelligence Support Team, National Military Joint Intelligence Center, Combatant Command, or a non-DoD equivalent IA operational community. - Technical skills:
Microsoft office. - Security clearance level:
Active DoD TS security clearance with SCI eligibility. - US citizenship required.
- Role requirements:
Military Experience, Special Operations. - Work independently to create accurately written, complex products tailored to a specific audience in an easily understandable manner.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
- Apply decision making techniques in complex situations to include anticipating and recognizing best practices and choosing options to maximize benefits to the office, directorate, or Agency.
- Anticipate mission needs and provide timely and relevant intelligence in support of the customers’ senior executive decision-making.
- Prior experience supporting Military or Federal Intelligence elements.
- Counter terrorism Analysis Course, DIA/JMITC or equivalent training.
- Experience with data analytics and visualization.
- Knowledge of the intelligence cycle or Joint Targeting cycle.
- Knowledge of national or commercial…
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