Mid-level CI Targeting Cell - USACIC

Mid‑level CI Targeting Cell Support – USACIC

Celestar Holdings Corporation

Location: Fort Meade, MD

ANTICIPATED AWARD: April/May 2026
ANTICIPATED START: May 14, 2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI

• Develop CI leads through open‑source and classified source research based on Command Operational Guidance or region‑derived requirements.
• Create targets and target systems for joint lethal and/or non‑lethal engagements; produce database records and intelligence products.
• Produce all‑source analytic damage estimates, battle damage assessments, and assist with combat assessment requirements.
• Conduct collateral damage estimation, target list management, target strategy development, and provide joint target intelligence support to deliberate and dynamic target engagements.
• Recommend target prioritization to achieve commander objectives for plans and operations.
• Provide database nominations, updates, and upload target models into databases.
• Deliver counter‑intelligence leads as a Target Nomination Package to supported elements.
• Prepare and provide Lead Tenders, Operational Support Packages, Program Profiles, and Target Development Packages highlighting operational potential at the intersection of friendly and enemy elements.
• Research, analyze, and recommend liaison efforts with operational and support elements, external intelligence agencies, and federal law enforcement to foster cooperation.
• Pass HUMINT leads derived from CI leads to appropriate HUMINT elements.
• Provide CI targeting methodologies training in the Fundamentals of Human Targeting Course (FHTC) up to 12 times a year for 16 Government personnel per iteration.
• Provide training on CI targeting methodologies to internal and external agencies up to 15 times per year for 50 Government personnel per iteration.
• Assist organizations in understanding how CI targeting works and appropriate applications.
• Develop CI High Value Individuals (HVIs) based on ACIC priorities through open‑source and classified research.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative analysis to provide an empirically supported basis for targeting decisions and enhance operational effectiveness of network attack efforts.
• Participate in production, indications and warning, targeting, imagery, network analysis, counter‑intelligence, information operations, foreign disclosure, international engagements, and threat analysis.
• Initiate and conduct research efforts; plan, coordinate, and synthesize research to produce all‑source intelligence products and responses.
• Support production of Lead Tenders, Operational Support Packages, Program Profiles, and Target Development Packages as appropriate.

• Minimum education and years of experience:
• High School Diploma – 12 years of relevant experience, at least part within last 2 years.
• Associate Degree – 10 years of relevant experience, at least part within last 2 years.
• Bachelor’s Degree – 8 years of relevant experience, at least part within last 2 years.
• Master’s Degree or higher – 6 years of relevant experience, at least part within last 2 years.
• A minimum of four years of experience as a CI/HUMINT targeting officer OR a bachelor’s degree and completion of a foundational targeting course (e.g., JCHATC, OHTC/HTTS, or IC agency Targeting Officer certification).
• Minimum one year of experience in China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea.
• Experience utilizing all intelligence disciplines in planning, execution, and support of sensitive collection operations, including direct support to operational military or IC elements.
• Additional experience supporting joint and/or interagency operations is preferable.

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same‑sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Mid‑Senior level

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Defense and Space Manufacturing