Target Development Network Analyst (TDNA)

Markon

About The Position

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Description Markon is looking for multiple Target Development Network Analysts to support the Fort Meade Customer.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph
Experience conducting target development and network analysis in support of intelligence operations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze multi-source intelligence and open-source data.
Proficiency in maintaining analytical databases and producing structured target profiles.
Strong understanding of IC missions, operational needs, and analytic tradecraft.
Ability to recognize patterns across communications, networks, and digital activity.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex findings clearly.

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring or leading other analysts.
Familiarity with advanced TDNA tools and analytic platforms.
Experience supporting high-priority or complex target sets within the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis of collection and open-source data to generate insights, leads, and targeting recommendations.
Ensure target continuity by profiling targets, their activities, and associated networks.
Develop and maintain comprehensive baseline profiles for designated target sets.
Maintain and manage databases supporting targeting, tasking, and analytical activities.
Identify intelligence gaps and tailor existing collection or enable new collection strategies to close those gaps.
Apply multiple analytical disciplines, including pattern recognition across targets’ communications, network usage, and digital footprints.
Analyze targets’ culture, behaviors, and communications technologies to enhance operational understanding.
Leverage knowledge of Intelligence Community missions and requirements to align analysis with customer priorities.
Mentor and guide junior analysts on TDNA tools, methodologies, and best practices.