Targeting Analyst

Goldbelt Nighthawk offers sound solutions in software development and both defensive and proactive cybersecurity. Nighthawk offers an integrated, holistic cybersecurity workforce that is enthusiastic, continuously learning, and progressive. The team is fully committed to implementing dynamic cybersecurity solutions that effectively address the needs of customers. Nighthawk's flexibility and expertise across the cybersecurity field provides customized solutions to our customer's unique needs.

Summary:

Conducts research, analysis, and fusion of multi-source intelligence to identify, validate, and prioritize targets in support of military operations. Develops target materials, target system analyses, and weaponeering solutions in accordance with operational objectives, rules of engagement, and collateral damage estimation procedures. Produces actionable targeting packages and coordinates with planners, operators, and intelligence teams to enable kinetic and non-kinetic effects. Maintains situational awareness of target areas and provides timely updates to commanders and mission planners.

Essential Job Functions:

• Compose database relevant remarks for electronic target folders (ETFs) for all five recognized target types.
• Conduct Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE) and produce required graphics.
• Perform target list management and provide joint target intelligence support to deliberate/dynamic target engagements.
• Provide recommendations for target prioritization in order to achieve commander objectives for plans and operations.
• Support the target vetting and validation process; submit collection requests, source directed requirements, and source evaluations to support target development.
• Assist in the development of Target System Analysis (TSA) by providing target prioritization recommendations for TSA development.
• Compile visual depictions of target intelligence to aid senior decision-makers.
• Conduct database nominations; create, review, update, and delete database records; and upload graphic/products into databases as required to support basic, intermediate, and advanced target development.
• Review no-strike data records for accuracy and nominate newly discovered no-strike facilities within assigned database.
• Develop training materials and conduct on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) support to training events and requirements.
• Prepare/present Target Validation, Joint Target Working Group, and Joint Target Coordination Board briefings as required.
• This subtask may require flexible support hours outside the standard duty hours, to include weekend support, TDYs, deployments for targeting operations, and support to 24/7 targeting operations.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• An in-depth understanding of the intelligence cycle and kinetic and non-kinetic targeting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate as part of an analytical team, collaborate, and conduct coordination with national-level IC partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior military and civilian government officials, managers, and co-workers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Senior-Level: Relevant specialized training and Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience, or 14 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Mid-Level: Relevant specialized training and 5 years of experience.
• Experience with ODNI's analytic tradecraft guidance and Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's) 203, 205, 206, and 208.
• Experience conducting Target Systems Analysis (TSA), developing, nominating, and executing targets in support of lethal and non-lethal engagements.
• Experience using the following tools: NGT, TAC, RMT, CRATE and CHROME.
• Must have a TS/SCI.
• Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ODNI's Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Qualification (IFPC)
• All-Source Intelligence Analysis experience
• 12 years of experience

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.