**This position is contingent upon contract award**
Amentum is seeking a Mission Integration Specialist / Joint Fires Targeting Specialist to support the Joint Interagency Task Force – Counter Cartel (JIATF-CC) at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico. JIATF-CC operates under U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and operational coordination in counter-cartel and counter-transnational criminal organization missions. In this role, you will deliver actionable intelligence, ISR tactical support, and facilitate interagency collaboration to directly impact national security. Join our team and play a critical part in securing the southern border and disrupting transnational threats.
Primary duties include:
- Assist in the coordination of the JIATF-CC targeting process to develop targeting products.
- Coordinate, maintain, and disseminate a list of joint targets and de-conflict operations.
- Provide joint targeting expertise in strategic and operational planning and execution.
- Support Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) to develop lethal and non-lethal targeting options.
- Prepare and deliver targeting-specific Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) products and oral presentations.
- Develop correspondence and documentation (e.g., position papers, ports, briefings) supporting the targeting process.
- Manage and leverage classified information, materials, and databases
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI Eligibility (TS SCI). Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by and accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience and capabilities for the successful execution of tasks associated with specific duty positions/focus areas.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Special Operations targeting.
- Experience in managing a targeting cycle, and joint fires planning, to achieve lethal and non-lethal effects.
- Experience in conducting strategic and operational planning.
- Extensive knowledge of intelligence tools on JWICS used for target development.
- Must be available to work all shifts to include Night Shift and Weekend Shifts.
- Must be willing to travel as needed.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI Eligibility (TS/SCI)
- US Citizenship (required to obtain Top Secret clearance)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 5 years' experience for successful execution of duty tasks
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Special Operations targeting
- Experience managing a targeting cycle and joint fires planning for lethal and non-lethal effects
- Experience conducting strategic and operational planning
- Extensive knowledge of intelligence tools on JWICS for target development
- Ability to work all shifts including nights and weekends
- Willingness to travel as needed
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