HUMINT Targeting Specialist - Subject Matter Expert (HTS SME)

SMX • Fayetteville, NC

6d • $98,000 - $138,000

About The Position

SMX is seeking a HUMINT Targeting Specialist - Subject Matter Expert (HTS SME) to join our growing team of Mission Support Experts.
This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2026.

Requirements

• Required clearance: TS/SCI
• Minimum of eight (8) years of intelligence experience, with at least five (5) years specifically dedicated to HUMINT targeting supporting specialized task forces or elite mission command
• Expert-level knowledge of HVI/Network targeting methodologies, Social Network Analysis (SNA), and the integration of technical and human intelligence
• Graduate of a recognized advanced targeting course, such as the Joint HUMINT Analysis and Targeting Course (JHATC) or the Targeting Network Analysis Course (TNAC)
• Mastery of targeting tools and databases, including Palantir, Analyst Notebook, HOT-R, CHROME, and biometric identity systems
• Deep understanding of the legal authorities and policy constraints governing sensitive military operations, including Title 10 and Title 50 distinctions
• Proven ability to synthesize complex network data into concise, actionable target nomination packets and briefings for Senior Executive and Flag Officer level leadership
• Comprehensive understanding of the full intelligence cycle, from initial requirement generation to post-operation exploitation and analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and development of high-value targets (HVIs) and threat networks in support of specialized military objectives and unconventional warfare
• Conduct advanced nodal analysis and human terrain mapping to identify vulnerabilities within adversary leadership, logistics, and communications structures
• Serve as a primary driver of the Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze, and Disseminate cycle, ensuring HUMINT collection is synchronized with tactical strike operations
• Collaborate with collection managers to develop specialized HUMINT requirements that fill critical intelligence gaps identified during the targeting process
• Provide technical targeting data to assist in the validation and vetting of human sources to ensure the integrity of the collection enterprise
• Evaluate Raw Intelligence Reports (IIRs) for targeting relevance and provides actionable feedback to field collectors to refine placement and access

Benefits

• At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits.
• Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed