Targeting Analyst

TARGETING ANALYST
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.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Minimum of seven (7) 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
• Security clearance level: Active DoD TS security clearance with SCI eligibility
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: 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.

Desired (Nice If You Have)

• 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.

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