Target Analyst Reporter, Level 2

Independent Software•Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

Are you a skilled analyst with a passion for transforming raw intelligence into mission-critical insight? Independent Software is seeking a Level 2 Target Analyst to support vital national security operations. In this role, you'll be at the center of real-time intelligence analysis—helping shape strategic decisions and protect global interests. As a Level 2 Target Analyst, your responsibilities will include preparing synthesized intelligence products by conducting research, analysis, and reporting through appropriate channels in response to mission requirements. You will prioritize, assess, evaluate, and report information gathered from various sources for use by government personnel. It's essential to maintain awareness of both internal and external customer needs. You will work closely with collectors and analysts to refine collection and reporting requirements. You'll also share target-related information and provide feedback to customers as needed. Your role includes issuing relevant products that communicate developments, trends, indications, warnings, and situational awareness related to specific targets. When appropriate, this may include recommendations for countermeasures and courses of action. You’ll assist in developing databases or working aids that enhance target knowledge and improve collection efforts. Lastly, you will perform pre-release quality control functions to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the intelligence products delivered.

Requirements

Ability to research, analyze and report intelligence.
Experience with SIGINT reporting and collection.
Knowledge of agency specific tools and methodologies.
Strong critical thinking and collaboration skill
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience, an Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to the mission (e.g., collection, cyber, and intelligence analysis) and/or a similar mission in the DoD and include drafting/editing intelligence reports.
Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

A degree in a liberal arts field (e.g., English, History, Communications, Languages and Cultures, International Relations, and Political Science) is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Preparing synthesized intelligence products by conducting research, analysis, and reporting through appropriate channels in response to mission requirements.
Prioritizing, assessing, evaluating, and reporting information gathered from various sources for use by government personnel.
Maintaining awareness of both internal and external customer needs.
Working closely with collectors and analysts to refine collection and reporting requirements.
Sharing target-related information and provide feedback to customers as needed.
Issuing relevant products that communicate developments, trends, indications, warnings, and situational awareness related to specific targets.
Recommending countermeasures and courses of action.
Assisting in developing databases or working aids that enhance target knowledge and improve collection efforts.
Performing pre-release quality control functions to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the intelligence products delivered.