Joint Target Intelligence Analyst

Senior Joint Target Intelligence Analyst

Location: Fort Meade, MD



Work Arrangement: Onsite



Employment Type: Permanent



Salary: $125,000 $135,000 per year

About the Organization

Our organization provides mission-critical intelligence, security, and operational support services to U.S. government and defense customers. We support complex national security missions by providing experienced professionals with expertise across intelligence analysis, targeting, operational planning, and other specialized mission areas.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Joint Target Intelligence Analyst to support a mission-critical program at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Position Overview

The Senior Joint Target Intelligence Analyst will provide advanced analytical support for joint targeting operations by developing, analyzing, and prioritizing targets in support of deliberate and dynamic operations.

The position requires extensive experience in joint targeting, target system analysis, combat assessment, battle damage assessment, collateral damage estimation, and all-source intelligence analysis. The successful candidate will apply established intelligence tradecraft and targeting methodologies to support commanders, operational planners, and mission partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain target systems supporting joint lethal and non-lethal operations.
• Conduct Joint Target Intelligence (JTI) activities, including:
  • Target system analysis
  • Joint target development
  • Target nomination
  • Target list management
  • Combat assessment
• Develop target nominations and maintain target intelligence records within applicable intelligence databases.
• Create, update, validate, and upload Target Materials (TMs) and other targeting products into approved intelligence databases.
• Produce all-source analytic damage estimates, Battle Damage Assessments (BDA), and combat assessment products.
• Conduct Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE) in accordance with applicable Department of Defense targeting methodologies.
• Develop target engagement strategies supporting deliberate and dynamic operations.
• Provide recommendations for target prioritization in support of commander objectives and operational planning.
• Analyze multiple intelligence sources to identify target vulnerabilities, capabilities, and operational impacts.
• Produce high-quality intelligence reports, targeting products, briefings, and executive-level assessments.
• Coordinate with operational planners, intelligence analysts, and mission partners to support joint targeting efforts.
• Ensure intelligence products comply with Intelligence Community tradecraft standards and applicable targeting doctrine.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide technical guidance on targeting methodologies and intelligence analysis.
• Perform additional intelligence analysis and targeting duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Completion of formal Joint Targeting training .
• Minimum 12 years of experience directly supporting joint targeting, intelligence analysis, or a related discipline.
• At least a portion of the required experience must have been obtained within the last two years .
• Master's degree in:
  • Intelligence Studies
  • National Security
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • Political Science
  • Or a related field from an accredited college or university.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus five additional years of directly related senior experience , for a total of 17 years of applicable experience in lieu of a Master's degree.

Required Knowledge & Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of the Joint Targeting Cycle .
• Strong knowledge of Joint Publication (JP) 3-60 and Department of Defense targeting doctrine.
• Advanced understanding of:
  • Joint Target Intelligence (JTI)
  • Target System Analysis
  • Target Development
  • Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE)
  • Combat Assessment
  • Battle Damage Assessment (BDA)
• Demonstrated mastery of qualitative and quantitative intelligence analysis methodologies.
• Ability to develop innovative research approaches supporting complex operational and strategic intelligence requirements.
• Expertise analyzing complex intelligence operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and Intelligence Community boundaries.
• Ability to independently produce high-quality intelligence assessments with minimal supervision.
• Experience reviewing intelligence products for analytical rigor, sound reasoning, tradecraft compliance, and well-supported conclusions.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior military and government leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment while meeting strict deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting organizations such as NSA, U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), DIA, Joint Staff, or Combatant Commands .
• Joint Targeting School certification or additional advanced targeting coursework.
• Experience using modern targeting and intelligence databases and mission planning systems.
• Experience supporting dynamic targeting, time-sensitive targeting, and combat assessment operations.
• Familiarity with GEOINT, SIGINT, and all-source intelligence integration .
• Experience leading intelligence teams or serving as a technical lead on complex targeting efforts.
• Military targeting or operational planning experience within a Joint or Combined environment.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position based in Fort Meade, Maryland and requires the candidate to work in a mission-focused government/defense environment.