Targeting Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology • Tampa, FL

20h • $85,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As an Targeting Analyst you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Targeting Analyst joining our team to support our customer in Tampa, FL. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The Targeting Analyst provides support in the field of Open-Source intelligence analysis, recommends software advancements, performs critical software and hardware functional testing, and supports innovation activities to ensure analytical workflows are improved or enhanced. Apply knowledge of primarily Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and all-source intelligence methodologies and tradecrafts to support operational planning and targeting by delivering actionable insights on adversary activities, capabilities, and intentions Utilize Publicly/Commercially Available Information (PAI/CAI) with and without tools Identifies open-source/ PAI sources to support full spectrum open-source targeting assessments to determine pattern of life attributes and the identity of threat actors. Ability to synthesize disparate data from multiple sources into coherent reports/documents Use Open-Source/PAI analytical methodologies to identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence efforts targeting the customers’ equities. Conduct industry analysis using a variety of data sources to include (social media, Internet, Commercial and Open-Source Databases) to create products. Gather, analyze, and evaluate data pertaining to operations, and organizations in support of force protection and identity data management efforts. Experience conducting online research and analysis for discovering vulnerabilities and threats. Performs analysis and research for national security, infrastructure, technology, country, geographic area, biographic and targeted vulnerability. Prepares assessment of current threats and trends based on the research and analysis of PAI/CAI data Perform link analysis on new and existing networks in order to identify access vectors and vulnerabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to proofread, edit, and finalize products for senior leader briefings and external organizations Highly proficient in SharePoint, Microsoft Office tools, and data-sharing tools and databases Familiarity with Boolean search methodologies Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to remain current in the field and for application to work assignments. Ability to work independently and meet short deadlines in a fast-paced environment, coordinate participation and input in the development of assessment plans. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT You will support the customers force protection and identity data management efforts. Collaborate with other disciplines and partner organizations to produce thorough and reliable products. Drive to work independently and meet short deadlines in a fast-paced environment, coordinate participation, and input in the development of global plans. Utilize relevant technologies and services while being prepared to include emerging tools and procedures as necessary.

Requirements

• Analytical Thinking
• Intelligence Analysis
• Internet Research
• Military Operations
• 3 + years of related experience
• Active DoD TS security clearance with SCI eligibility
• US citizenship required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Targeter in an Intelligence Task Force, National Intelligence Support Team, National Military Joint Intelligence Center, Combatant Command, or a non-DoD equivalent IA operational community.
• Technical skills: Microsoft office
• Military Experience, Special Operations
• Work independently to create accurately written, complex products tailored to a specific audience in an easily understandable manner.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
• Apply decision making techniques in complex situations to include anticipating and recognizing best practices and choosing options to maximize benefits to the office, directorate, or Agency.
• Anticipate mission needs and provide timely and relevant intelligence in support of the customers’ senior executive decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting Military or Federal Intelligence elements.
• Counterterrorism Analysis Course, DIA/JMITC or equivalent training
• Experience with data analytics and visualization
• Knowledge of the intelligence cycle or Joint Targeting cycle
• Knowledge of national or commercial imagery
• Graduate of the Joint Intermediate Target Development (JITD) Course
• Graduate of Joint Targeting School or Service Equivalent
• Experience and understanding of Army Intelligence Support to Targeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the field of Open-Source intelligence analysis
• Recommend software advancements
• Perform critical software and hardware functional testing
• Support innovation activities to ensure analytical workflows are improved or enhanced
• Apply knowledge of primarily Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and all-source intelligence methodologies and tradecrafts to support operational planning and targeting by delivering actionable insights on adversary activities, capabilities, and intentions
• Utilize Publicly/Commercially Available Information (PAI/CAI) with and without tools
• Identifies open-source/ PAI sources to support full spectrum open-source targeting assessments to determine pattern of life attributes and the identity of threat actors.
• Synthesize disparate data from multiple sources into coherent reports/documents
• Use Open-Source/PAI analytical methodologies to identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence efforts targeting the customers’ equities.
• Conduct industry analysis using a variety of data sources to include (social media, Internet, Commercial and Open-Source Databases) to create products.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate data pertaining to operations, and organizations in support of force protection and identity data management efforts.
• Conduct online research and analysis for discovering vulnerabilities and threats.
• Performs analysis and research for national security, infrastructure, technology, country, geographic area, biographic and targeted vulnerability.
• Prepares assessment of current threats and trends based on the research and analysis of PAI/CAI data
• Perform link analysis on new and existing networks in order to identify access vectors and vulnerabilities.
• Proofread, edit, and finalize products for senior leader briefings and external organizations
• Work independently and meet short deadlines in a fast-paced environment, coordinate participation and input in the development of assessment plans.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and partner organizations to produce thorough and reliable products.
• Drive to work independently and meet short deadlines in a fast-paced environment, coordinate participation, and input in the development of global plans.
• Utilize relevant technologies and services while being prepared to include emerging tools and procedures as necessary.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

What This Job Offers

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