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Gateway Geospatial Group
All-Source Analyst - Targeting - Mid
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What they do
A Security or Defense Intelligence Analyst gathers and analyzes information needed to anticipate and prevent organized criminal activities that may threaten national security.
$92,888 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
-21% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Washington, DC Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description About the role The Targeting Analyst fuses multiple intelligence sources to identify, characterize, and assess target systems in support of operational planning and collection. This position requires deep analytic rigor, structured methodologies, and the ability to uncover knowledge gaps and shape collection strategies. Analysts in this role support mission operations by producing accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence to inform national security decisions. Responsibilities Conduct all-source research and analysis on target systems. Prepare analytic products supporting mission operations. Collaborate with intelligence community partners on shared target sets. Identify knowledge gaps and recommend collection requirements. Apply structured analytic methodologies to strengthen assessments. Required qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Area Studies, or related field OR 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. 5+ years of intelligence analysis experience. Familiarity with IC databases (MIDB, MARS, or equivalent). Preferred qualifications Targeting training/certification (e.g., DIA/DOD targeting courses). Familiarity with activity-based intelligence. Deployed or operational support experience.