Senior Joint Target Intelligence Analyst

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Joint Target Intelligence Analyst to support a mission-critical program at Fort Meade, Maryland. This senior-level position is ideal for an experienced intelligence professional with extensive expertise in joint targeting, target system analysis, combat assessment, and all-source intelligence supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community operations.

The Senior Joint Target Intelligence Analyst provides advanced analytical support for joint targeting operations by developing, analyzing, and prioritizing targets in support of deliberate and dynamic operations. This position applies all-source intelligence analysis to target development, target system analysis, collateral damage estimation, combat assessment, and battle damage assessment while supporting commanders and operational planners in achieving mission objectives.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience supporting joint targeting processes and demonstrate mastery of intelligence analysis, targeting methodologies, and Intelligence Community tradecraft.

• Develop, analyze, and maintain target systems supporting joint lethal and non-lethal operations.
• Conduct Joint Target Intelligence (JTI) activities, including:
  • Target system analysis
  • Develop target nominations and maintain target intelligence records within applicable intelligence databases.
  • Create, update, validate, and upload Target Materials (TMs) and other targeting products into approved intelligence databases.
  • Produce all-source analytic damage estimates, Battle Damage Assessments (BDA), and support overall combat assessment activities.
  • Conduct Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE) in accordance with applicable Department of Defense targeting methodologies.
  • Develop target engagement strategies supporting deliberate and dynamic operations.
  • Provide recommendations for target prioritization to support commander objectives and operational planning.
  • Analyze multiple intelligence sources to identify target vulnerabilities, capabilities, and operational impacts.
  • Produce high-quality intelligence reports, targeting products, briefings, and executive-level assessments.
  • Coordinate with operational planners, intelligence analysts, and mission partners to support joint targeting efforts.
  • Ensure all intelligence products comply with Intelligence Community tradecraft standards and applicable targeting doctrine.
  • Mentor junior analysts and provide technical guidance on targeting methodologies and intelligence analysis.
  • Perform additional intelligence analysis and targeting duties as assigned.

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Completion of formal Joint Targeting training.
• Minimum 12 years of experience directly supporting joint targeting, intelligence analysis, or a related discipline, with at least a portion of the experience obtained within the last two (2) years.

• Candidates must possess one of the following:
  • Master's degree in Intelligence Studies, National Security, International Relations, Military Science, Political Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university; or
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field plus an additional five (5) years of directly related senior experience (17 years total) in lieu of a Master's degree.
• Extensive knowledge of the Joint Targeting Cycle, Joint Publication (JP) 3-60, and Department of Defense targeting doctrine.
• Advanced…