Targeting Analyst - Senior

Amentum•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs and funding availability. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Targeting Analyst to support Air Combat Command (ACC) and Joint targeting operations across the full spectrum of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The selected candidate will provide advanced all-source targeting analysis, lead target development efforts, and contribute to the integration of kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in support of operational planning and execution. This role ensures the delivery of accurate, actionable intelligence that directly supports combat planning, execution, and strategic decision-making. This role requires deep expertise in Joint and Air Force targeting doctrine, operational concepts, and processes, including Target Systems Analysis (TSA), Intermediate and Advanced Target Development (ITD/ATD), and combat assessment. The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to integrate multiple intelligence sources into kinetic and non-kinetic targeting analysis and target materials along with experience leveraging Intelligence Community (IC) standards, ontologies, and analytic tradecraft to deliver high-quality targeting products.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of Joint and Air Force targeting doctrine, targeting principles, methodologies, and tradecraft
Demonstrated proficiency with joint targeting tools and systems, including Digital Image Exploitation Engine (DIEE), Digital Precision Strike Suite Collateral Damage Estimation (DCiDE), Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT)
Mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies
Demonstrated ability to integrate intelligence from multiple sources and disciplines
Experience producing targeting packages and operational decision-support products
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in written and verbal communications, including briefings to senior intelligence or operations staff
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, classified environment
Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and IC security and conduct standards
Ability to complete and maintain required training throughout contract performance
Availability to support CONUS and OCONUS missions as required
Responsible for maintaining qualifications and training unless Government-directed
TS/SCI eligibility with a favorable Tier 5 (T5) investigation
Master’s degree from an accredited institution OR a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (for a total of 15 years experience)
10 years of targeting experience with at least part of this experience within the past two (2) years.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in or supporting Air Operations Centers, JIOC, or JTF targeting cells
Previous 363 ISRW or Air Force Targeting Center experience
Familiarity with BFO/CCO ontology frameworks and Object-Based Production (OBP)
Previous Target Coordinate Mensuration (TMS) training or certification
Previous JASSM Terminal Area Model (TAM) production experience
Experience in integrating kinetic and non-kinetic targeting solutions

Responsibilities

Conduct targeting analysis to support intelligence and operational missions
Develop, maintain, and assess target systems, networks, and entities
Apply doctrinal targeting processes (e.g., F2T2EA or equivalent) to mission requirements
Integrate multi-intelligence discipline data to support target development and validation
Produce targeting products, assessments, and briefings for operational stakeholders
Support mission planning, execution, and battle damage assessment activities
Collaborate with analysts, planners, collection managers, and operational teams
Ensure targeting products comply with applicable DoD, IC, and command-level policies
Maintain awareness of adversary capabilities, vulnerabilities, and operational patterns
Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.