Intelligence Targeting Analyst SME

Job Code:SSE
212

Reports to:Program Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Prepared Date:9/25/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Position Summary:

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking an Intelligence Targeting Analyst SME to support USSOCOM.

Starting Salary Range for Intelligence Targeting Analyst SME:Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions,

Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Supports and engages in the target development process in deployed environments in support of Intelligence collection, counter unmanned systems, and counter proliferation.
• Possess in-depth analytic skills to identify, assess, and report on enemy capabilities and tactics in support of target development and the production of all-source strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence analysis.
• Enables the F3
  
  EAD targeting cycle and drive Intelligence collection efforts to further support target development and production.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Education, Experience,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

(Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum of three (3) years targeting experience within previous five (5) years or equivalent operational support experience within SOF related communities required.
• Advanced HVI/Network targeting methodology knowledge / understanding, nodal analysis, and ability to fully utilize the F3
  
  EAD targeting process.
• Highly proficient in utilizing computer applications and intelligence related automation to support target development, analytical efforts and product development.
• Excellent briefing skills and experienced in directing subordinate analysts in the accomplishment of intelligence products and assessments.
• Expert knowledge of targeting applications and all aspects of HVI/network targeting including methodologies and systems.
• Comprehensive background and firsthand experience in the following analytical areas: CT, Regional Analysis, Geo-Political Analysis, HUMINT/SIGINT/GEOINT Analysis and Collection Management.
• Expert knowledge of SOF and or CT intelligence experience is required.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

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