Bachelor's degree preferred with eight years of directly related experience
Required HUMINT targeting certification (FHTC, OHTC, or TNPC)
Collaborative team player capable of managing multiple tasks
Experience in strategic HUMINT operations preferred
Previous support for Task Forces (TF) or Special Operations Forces (SOF) desired
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required
Responsibilities
Provide detailed all-source HUMINT targeting support against hard target topics
Focus analytical efforts to enhance HUMINT collection and operational planning
Identify critical network nodes using various analytical methodologies
Leverage multi-INT community resources for targeting support
Research and assess potential targets for HUMINT operations
Produce Targeting Packages and track production status using client systems
Conduct analysis utilizing diverse intelligence databases such as TAC and Palantir
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
401(k) retirement plan options
Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Summary DarkStar Intelligence seeks a professional for HUMINT targeting Specialists to support a government client. Responsibilities include detailed analysis, target identification, and leveraging multi-INT resources. The role involves producing Targeting Packages and using databases like TAC and Palantir. A bachelor's degree, eight (8) years of experience, HUMINT targeting certification, and active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph are required. Experience with strategic HUMINT and/or supporting TF or SOF is preferred.
Location: Washington, D.C. FLSA Status: Full Time Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI + Counterintelligence Polygraph Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Position Type: On-site
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Provides detailed all-source HUMINT targeting support against a hard target topic, including in-depth analysis of the topics, in support of operational planning and target knowledge, ensuring its analytical/targeting efforts are aligned with valid HUMINT requirements
Focuses analytical efforts to identify, assist, or enhance HUMINT collection operations and operational planning
Employs an array of analytical methodologies leveraged against targeting requirements to identify critical nodes within the network and their relationship to the topic
Leverages the multi-INT community to support targeting efforts
Researches and assesses potential targets for HUMINT collection activities utilizing unique HUMINT targeting methodologies
Produces various Targeting Packages (TP); utilizes client systems and processes to receive field-generated requests and track production status
Conducts analysis utilizing critical intelligence databases including Think Analyze Connect (TAC), Terrorist Identify Datamart Environment (TIDE), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) databases, Managed Attribution systems (MAS), Quantum Leap Intelligence Exchange (QLIXs), KaCHING, Palantir, and other investigative related databases
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred, with eight (8) years of directly related experience
Certification from any of the following required (or their Title 50 equivalent):
Fundamental HUMINT Targeting Course (FHTC)
Advanced HUMINT Targeting Course or Target Network Profiling Course (TNPC)
Operational HUMINT Targeting Course (OHTC)
Ability to work in a collaborative environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
