Targeting Analyst - Senior

Purpose and Impact:

This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs and funding availability. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Targeting Analyst to support Air Combat Command (ACC) and Joint targeting operations across the full spectrum of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The selected candidate will provide advanced all-source targeting analysis, lead target development efforts, and contribute to the integration of kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in support of operational planning and execution. This role ensures the delivery of accurate, actionable intelligence that directly supports combat planning, execution, and strategic decision-making.

This role requires deep expertise in Joint and Air Force targeting doctrine, operational concepts, and processes, including Target Systems Analysis (TSA), Intermediate and Advanced Target Development (ITD/ATD), and combat assessment.  The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to integrate multiple intelligence sources into kinetic and non-kinetic targeting analysis and target materials along with experience leveraging Intelligence Community (IC) standards, ontologies, and analytic tradecraft to deliver high-quality targeting products.

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

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):

• Advanced knowledge of Joint and Air Force targeting doctrine, targeting principles, methodologies, and tradecraft
• Demonstrated proficiency with joint targeting tools and systems, including Digital Image Exploitation Engine (DIEE), Digital Precision Strike Suite Collateral Damage Estimation (DCiDE), Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT)
• Mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies
• Demonstrated 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 to senior intelligence or operations staff
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, classified environment

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:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution OR a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 additional years of senior-level experience (for a total of 15 years experience)

Minimum Years of Experience:  

• 10 years of targeting experience with at least part of this experience within the past two (2) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in or supporting Air Operations Centers, JIOC, or JTF targeting cells
• Previous 363 ISRW or Air Force Targeting Center experience
• Familiarity with BFO/CCO ontology frameworks and Object-Based Production (OBP)
• Previous Target Coordinate Mensuration (TMS) training or certification
• Previous JASSM Terminal Area Model (TAM) production experience
• Experience in integrating kinetic and non-kinetic targeting solutions

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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