Targeting Specialist AFSOC

Targeting Specialist

R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (R&K) is a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with an earned reputation for delivering best-value services in Information Technology, Program Security, Information Assurance, Cyber Security, Project and Program Management, Exercise Support and a variety of administrative services to Government agencies.

R&K has an opportunity to provide services to support Headquarters (HQ) AFSOC A2 to deliver specialized subject matter expertise to Air Force, USSOCOM, and AFSOC intelligence programs, supporting a comprehensive range of activities and objectives.

The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate supports and executes programs that enhance the capabilities of Air Force Special Operations Forces (AFSOF) intelligence personnel. These programs are designed to ensure intelligence personnel are equipped to deliver comprehensive and actionable intelligence services to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) elements and subordinate commands. Program activities encompass the collection, interpretation, and timely dissemination of intelligence information gathered from multiple sources, including manned and unmanned airborne ISR platforms. In addition to airborne collection, AFSOC ISR conducts rapid, real-time synthesis of extensive intelligence data derived from diverse sources, such as human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), imagery intelligence (IMINT), and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).

Title : Targeting Specialist

Location : Hurlburt Field, FL

Duration: Permanent/Full-Time

Clearance: TS/SCI clearance required

Start Date: Anticipated start date July 16, 2026, contingent upon award.

Develops targeting intelligence training and provides subject matter expertise to support AFSOC organizations and units.

Duties:

• Curriculum: Develops and updates targeting intelligence curriculum. Creates and modifies all training materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and practical exercises, to meet AFSOC training requirements.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinates with AFSOC units to identify training needs and share best practices. Liaises with joint, Air Force, and SOCOM targeting organizations to leverage resources and promote interoperability.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Acts as a subject matter expert for targeting methodologies and tools. Assesses the training and operational needs of AFSOC's targeting enterprise.
• Operational and Technical Support: Advises and supports units on the access, utilization, and optimization of targeting software. Supports the development of targeting (TTPs) and provides direct support for the targeting lifecycle, including Target System Analysis, Target Development, Mission Planning, and Combat Assessment.

Requirements, Relevant Knowledge and/or Skills Required:

Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as intelligence studies or related discipline. Must be a graduate of the Air Force Target Analyst Course (1N8 AFSC Awarding Course) or Joint Target Analyst Course equivalent.

Experience:

• 5 years combined hands-on targeting analyst (1N8) and Instructional Systems Design experience out of the last 12 years.
  
  Skills:
• Strong analytical skills, excellent executive-level verbal and written communication skills.

Highly Desired: previous relevant experience in the Special Operation Forces (SOF) community is highly desired.

R&K Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.