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Purpose and Impact:

This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs and funding availability. We are seeking an experienced and mission-focused Targeting Analyst to support U.S. Government intelligence and operational targeting missions. The Targeting Analyst develops, analyzes, and maintains targeting data and products to support operational planning and execution across the full spectrum of military and intelligence operations. This position requires strong analytic skills, knowledge of targeting methodologies, and experience operating within Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) environments.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to integrate multiple intelligence sources, apply established targeting frameworks, and produce accurate, actionable targeting products in support of national security objectives.

As a Targeting Analyst, you will directly contribute to mission success by enabling precise, informed, and lawful targeting decisions. Your analysis will support operational effectiveness, reduce risk, and help safeguard national security interests across a wide range of mission environments.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct targeting analysis to support intelligence and operational missions
• Develop, maintain, and assess target systems, networks, and entities
• Apply doctrinal targeting processes (e.g., F2T2EA or equivalent) to mission requirements
• Integrate multi-intelligence discipline data to support target development and validation
• Produce targeting products, assessments, and briefings for operational stakeholders
• Support mission planning, execution, and battle damage assessment activities
• Collaborate with analysts, planners, collection managers, and operational teams
• Ensure targeting products comply with applicable DoD, IC, and command-level policies
• Maintain awareness of adversary capabilities, vulnerabilities, and operational patterns
• Safeguard classified information and adhere to all security and handling procedures

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:The position supports sensitive operations and demands strict adherence to IC analytic standards, information security requirements, and professional ethics.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Strong understanding of targeting principles, methodologies, and tradecraft
• Ability to integrate intelligence from multiple sources and disciplines
• Experience producing targeting packages and operational decision-support products
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in written and verbal communications, including briefings
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, classified environment
• Proficiency with standard office tools and intelligence systems

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and IC security and conduct standards
• Ability to complete and maintain required training throughout contract performance
• Availability to support CONUS and OCONUS missions as required
• Responsible for maintaining qualifications and training unless Government-directed

Security Clearance Required:

• TS/SCI eligibility with a favorable Tier 5 (T5) investigation

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's + 10 years' experience

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 6 years intelligence or targeting experience; At least part of the required experience must be within the past two (2) years.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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