Senior Joint Target Intelligence Analyst

The Employee Connect•Fort Meade, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A defense and intelligence contractor is seeking a Senior Joint Target Intelligence Analyst to support a mission-critical program at Fort Meade, Maryland. This senior, permanent, onsite position is intended for an experienced intelligence professional with expertise in joint targeting, target system analysis, combat assessment, and all-source intelligence supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community operations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Completion of formal Joint Targeting training.
At least 12 years of experience supporting joint targeting, intelligence analysis, or a related discipline, with some experience within the last two years.
Master's degree in intelligence studies, national security, international relations, military science, political science, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a related field plus five additional years of directly related senior experience, for 17 years total.
Extensive knowledge of the Joint Targeting Cycle, JP 3-60, and Department of Defense targeting doctrine.
Advanced understanding of target system analysis, target development, collateral damage estimation, combat assessment, and battle damage assessment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior military and government leaders.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NSA, USCYBERCOM, DIA, the Joint Staff, or Combatant Commands.
Joint Targeting School certification or advanced targeting coursework.
Experience with dynamic and time-sensitive targeting and modern targeting databases.
Familiarity with GEOINT, SIGINT, and all-source integration.
Experience leading intelligence teams or serving as a technical lead.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and maintain target systems supporting joint lethal and non-lethal operations.
Conduct Joint Target Intelligence activities, including target system analysis, joint target development, target nomination, target list management, and combat assessment.
Develop target nominations and maintain target intelligence records in approved intelligence databases.
Create, update, validate, and upload target materials and other targeting products.
Produce all-source analytic damage estimates and battle damage assessments.
Conduct collateral damage estimation in accordance with applicable Department of Defense methodologies.
Develop target engagement strategies and recommend target prioritization in support of commander objectives.
Produce intelligence reports, targeting products, briefings, and executive-level assessments.
Coordinate with operational planners, analysts, and mission partners.
Ensure products comply with Intelligence Community tradecraft standards and targeting doctrine.
Mentor junior analysts and provide technical guidance on targeting methodologies.