Targeting Analyst
Job Title: Targeting Analyst Travel: Local * * * Job Description The Opportunity: Join a team dedicated to advancing national security through innovative irregular warfare and operations expertise. CACI is looking for individuals to join a program that delivers mission-critical advisory, training, and operational support services that help mission partners stay ahead of rapidly evolving global threats.
Working across geographic and functional combatant commands, these professionals play a vital role in developing, integrating, and sustaining mission-ready task forces that enhance joint force effectiveness and operational success. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support strategic operations that strengthen our nation's defense capabilities around the world.
Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace complex challenges, and are committed to mission excellence will find meaningful opportunities for growth and impact within CACI and on this team. Responsibilities Conduct intelligence-driven target development and operational analysis in support of PSYOP, Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), Sensitive Activities, and other non-kinetic operations.
Develop and refine target audience analyses, network analyses, operational profiles, and intelligence assessments to identify opportunities for influence, engagement, and operational effects. Integrate all-source intelligence, including HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT, OSINT, and finished intelligence, to support target development and operational planning.
Conduct network analysis to identify key actors, influencers, facilitators, communication pathways, vulnerabilities, and relationships relevant to mission objectives. Analyze adversary and friendly capabilities, behaviors, objectives, and operational environments to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for action.
Develop intelligence-derived recommendations, measures of effectiveness (MOE), and assessment criteria that support operational planning, targeting, and campaign evaluation. Coordinate with planners, intelligence analysts, collection managers, and operational staff to synchronize intelligence requirements, collection efforts, and targeting activities.
Produce intelligence products, target packages, operational assessments, and executive briefings that support course of action development, decision-making, and mission execution. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 3+ and 5+ years of experience supporting intelligence analysis, targeting, PSYOP, Information Operations (IO), Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), or national security missions.
Demonstrated experience conducting target development, target audience analysis, network analysis, and all-source intelligence assessments in support of operational objectives. Experience integrating multiple intelligence disciplines, intelligence databases, and analytical tools to produce actionable intelligence and targeting recommendations.
Proven ability to develop intelligence products, target packages, operational assessments, and executive-level briefings for planners and senior decision-makers. Desired Master’s degree in Intelligence Studies, National Security Studies, Information Operations, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or a related field.
Experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF), Combatant Commands, Joint Task Forces, PSYOP, Sensitive Activities, or strategic competition initiatives. Demonstrated experience integrating intelligence support with influence activities, operational assessments, targeting processes, campaign planning, or non-kinetic effects operations.
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $65,000 - $136,500 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.