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Technical Targeter
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Supports intelligence operations by building technical targeting packages, analyzing targets and relationships, and writing reports and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences. Works in high-pressure, ambiguous environments to enable new collection operations.
About this role
SAIC has several immediate openings for Technical Targeters on an exciting program in Sterling! We are looking for someone with a background in a variety of tools and technologies, and the ideal candidate will have experience in tactical, operational & strategic intelligence support. Other responsibilities include the ability to use a variety of analytical methodologies to support predominantly technical issues (e.g. target analysis, link/relationship discovery and analysis, temporal analysis, and other quantitative methods) and proficiency in describing collection requirements and targeting information to technical and non-technical audiences and senior leadership.
The selected candidate must have a solid understanding of technical collections and experience creating targeting packages. Our ideal candidate will be able to operate in high pressure environments and be able to manage large and small projects. Technical Targeting Analysts must be able to think critically and communicate highly complex technical information accurately and clearly while also working collaboratively in a team environment. Candidates should be comfortable with drafting and disseminating written reports.
Qualifications
Must currently hold an Active TS/SCI and Polygraph in order to be considered for the position
Minimum of 9 years of targeting or other ops/intel experience
Target-package building experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience can be substituted for the degree
Experience presenting briefing materials, technical deep-dives, and step-by-step procedures to technical and non-technical audiences
Advanced experience using targeting and partner analytic tools
Experience with communications infrastructure
Ability to identify and assess the right entities and the right vulnerabilities and technology trends to enable new collection operations
Ability to confidently deliver clear and concise briefings to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong analytic, research, and investigative skills combined with ops sense, personal initiative, and some technical expertise
Ability to work within an ambiguous, evolving digital environment individually and as a member of a collaborative team
Desired:
Experience in Intelligence Operations / Analysis / Support to Field Operations
Experience identifying targeting leads through the exploitation of all-source databases and specialized tools
Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices
Formal training or certification as a Targeter
Overseas experience supporting collection operations and information sharing
Knowledge of, and experience in, the fundamentals of intelligence operations and asset validation
Skills
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