Cherokee Federal

Senior HUMINT Targeting Specialist

• This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.***

Cherokee Analytics is seeking exceptionally qualified individuals to serve as HUMINT Targeting Specialists at the senior-level in support of the U.S. Army Operations Group (AOG) at Ft. Meade, MD. The HUMINT Targeting Specialist provides detailed all-source HUMINT targeting support, including in-depth analysis of the topics, in support of operational planning and target knowledge.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Senior HUMINT Targeting Specialist Responsibilities Include: 

• Focus its analytical efforts to identify, assist or enhance HUMINT collection operations and operational planning. 
• Employ an array of analytical methodologies leveraged against targeting requirements in order to identify critical nodes within the network and their relationship to the topic.
• Leverage the multi-intelligence community in order to support their targeting efforts.
• Research and assess potential targets for HUMINT collection activities.
• Utilize unique HUMINT Targeting methodologies, including targeted human factor analysis, and database utilization to identify suitable targets.
• Produce Targeting Packages (TP), which include Lead Tenders (LT), Lead Developmental Packages (LDP), Source Development Analysis (SDA), Source Validation Packages (SVP), as well as responding to ad hoc targeting support RFIs.
• Participate in targeting production reviews and recommend corrective measures as appropriate.
• Conduct analysis utilizing critical intelligence databases including Think Analyze Connect (TAC), Terrorist Identify Datamart Environment (TIDE), and Consolidated Consular Database (CCD), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) databases, Managed Attribution systems (MAS), HOT-R, Quantum Leap Intelligence Exchange (QLIXs), KaCHING, Palantir and other investigative related databases.
• Participate in specified meetings, briefings, conferences, seminars, progress reviews etc.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Senior HUMINT Targeting Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience within the IC, must include knowledge of and experience with intelligence operations and its various discipline, functions, processes, and documentation with four (4) years of experience in CI/HUMINT targeting methodology, tradecraft, and operations at the SOF GP, DIV G2X, or higher levels.
• Knowledge of HUMINT operations.
• Knowledge of intelligence cycle: collection, dissemination, analysis, and production.
• Experience with intelligence automated systems, specifically targeting-centric databases ISO HUMINT operations.
• Knowledge of Social, Cultural, and Commercial networks.
• Graduate of one of the following courses:
• Joint HUMINT and Analysis Targeting Courses (J-HATC)
• Target Network Profiling Courses (TNPC)
• Operational HUMINT Targeting Course (OHTC)
• Fundamentals of HUMINT Targeting Course (FHTC)
• Detailed knowledge of Intelligence Oversight and Security Guidelines pertaining to HUMINT operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing, presenting, and communicating complex topics using available multimedia software and applications.
• Detailed knowledge of state-of-the-art intelligence analysis tools.
• Experience in managing research and coordination for projects.
• Experience in instructing and interacting with small groups on data and information requirements and coordination tasks.
• Detailed knowledge of DIA, NSA, CIA, DEA, FBI, DHS, and Departments of Treasury and State programs and products.
• Additional training from any intelligence collection and analysis school or certification.
• Experience with all-source intelligence processes, data evaluation, and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Experience in delivering global situational awareness in support of planning, synchronization, decision making and execution of client missions desired.
• Possess understanding and implementation of OPSEC measures as applied to web-based virtual environments (open-source research) and use of Managed Attribution (MA) desired.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Analytics provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. Cherokee Analytics is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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