Targeting Officers help organizations identify, assess, and prioritize people, entities, or opportunities relevant to their mission. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on intelligence analysis, national security, military operations, law enforcement, or corporate risk. Browse vetted Targeting Officer opportunities on Ladders, where listed roles pay $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry and level of seniority. Targeting Officers may analyze information from multiple sources, develop and validate target profiles, assess risks and relationships, and prepare clear recommendations for decision-makers. Many roles also involve coordinating with analysts, operational teams, technical specialists, and external partners while following legal, ethical, and organizational requirements.
Employers commonly seek strong research, analytical reasoning, writing, and communication skills. Relevant experience may include intelligence, security, military, law enforcement, investigations, data analysis, or risk management. Some positions require a specific degree, specialized technical expertise, language proficiency, or an active security clearance. Review each listing carefully because requirements differ across organizations.
Career paths can lead to senior analytical, operational, program management, or leadership roles. Advancement typically depends on subject-matter expertise, sound judgment, effective collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex findings responsibly. Browse current openings to compare scope, qualifications, work arrangements, and compensation.
Ladders focuses on vetted professional positions with salaries of $100,000 and above. Use the listings to discover Targeting Officer roles that align with your experience and career goals, and check each posting for current salary and eligibility details.
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering - State, Local, Educational (SLED) Top 1200
$172K - $215K *
Lead and develop a national Solutions Engineering team, driving technical wins and ensuring effective deployment of drone technology in public safety. Collaborate with sales and product teams to enhan...
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Senior Digital Paid Ad Manager
$149K - $185K *
Lead the strategy and execution of paid digital advertising programs, optimizing campaigns across multiple channels to drive measurable pipeline and revenue impact. Collaborate with cross-functional t...
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Strategic Capture Leader Public Sector
$128K - $250K *
Transform public sector opportunities by leading strategic capture efforts. Engage with government agencies to develop winning proposals, leveraging deep industry knowledge and customer insights to dr...
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Application Engineer (Technical Sales) - Defense
$108K - $181K *
Create impactful technical solutions in military electrification projects. Collaborate with defense clients and provide expertise throughout the proposal process, ensuring compliance and mission effec...
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Lead Account Strategy Partner (Forward-Deployed, Healthcare Data)
$150K - $180K *
Explore your potential as the Lead Account Strategy Partner, where you'll deliver insights from healthcare data, guide clients, and shape product strategy as a senior member of a growing team...
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Vice President & General Manager, Connected Solutions - South Florida
$160K - $200K *
Optimize operational excellence and client service as a senior leader overseeing a complex Connected Solutions hub, ensuring high standards in production, technical operations, and team performance fo...
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$110K - $145K *
Lead strategic communications initiatives for purpose-driven clients, managing relationships and executing impactful campaigns. Drive policy proposals and content development while overseeing a talent...
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Technical Leader - Substation Automation
$98K - $164K *
Explore innovative technical architectures and solutions in energy management. Collaborate with teams to deliver digital substations and automation systems while engaging with customers from design to...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's delivering innovative tax planning and compliance solutions for high-net-worth clients. Lead a dedicated team to manage complex engagements, ensuring exceptional service while ident...
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$150K - $235K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of Medical Affairs by driving strategic client engagements and enhancing capabilities. This Director-level role balances client delivery and internal growth, focu...
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$85K - $105K *
Champion exceptional client relationships by delivering innovative solutions, managing campaigns, and driving strategic marketing goals to enhance performance and satisfaction for high-value clients i...
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Manager, Customer Success - Pub Sec
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in transforming customer success operations, driving portfolio performance, and building high-performing teams to deliver measurable outcomes for strategic government clients. Collabor...
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$90K - $110K *
Transform corporate communications by leading external and internal strategies, fostering media relationships, and partnering with executives to enhance visibility and engagement across the organizati...
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$90K - $110K *
Develop and grow strategic accounts in the Industrial Water sector, focusing on innovative solutions and distributor partnerships while driving market expansion, especially in data centers, for sustai...
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Remote Operations Specialist - Advanced
$69K - $124K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project success through effective coordination and support. As an Operations Specialist, you'll facilitate the Services Engagement Lifecycle, ensuring seamles...
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Director, Endowments & Foundations
$150K - $175K *
Transform the future of nonprofit investment strategies by leading client engagement, business development, and team coordination. Drive growth and enhance service delivery for a diverse portfolio of...
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Forward Deployed Engineer, Compliance [Office of the CTO]
$218K - $256K *
Grow your career by leveraging AI to enhance compliance workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders, prototype solutions, and drive innovation across global compliance functions to ensure regulatory adhe...
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$120K - $150K *
Drive product vision and growth at the intersection of AI and science. Leverage strategic and technical expertise to define, prioritize, and enhance cutting-edge product capabilities while collaborati...
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Strategic Account Executive, Direct Sales
$193K - $290K *
Accelerate growth by managing and expanding pharmaceutical accounts, driving adoption of MarketScan solutions, and fostering executive relationships to meet evolving client needs and achieve long-term...
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$100K - $120K *
Manage strategic partnerships with top fleet and dealership customers, driving business growth through relationship building, market analysis, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver tailored...
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Manager, Software Engineering Mainline
$150K - $220K *
Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...
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$76K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional investment management services. This role involves collaborating with Wealth Advisors to strategize and implement portfolio solutions, ensuring a...
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$120K - $170K *
Transform enterprise software systems by leading design and development efforts, ensuring scalable, secure applications that meet federal mission needs while mentoring engineers and driving best pract...
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Regional Service Delivery Manager (RSDM)
$125K - $150K *
Lead project teams to deliver quality IT solutions, managing multi-disciplinary staff and overseeing all aspects of project lifecycle from design to implementation for a large-scale agency contract...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform client challenges into innovative solutions while mentoring teammates and driving tech excellence. Collaborate in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment to inspire and elevate product engin...
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What is a Targeting Officer?
A Targeting Officer identifies and evaluates people, entities, or opportunities relevant to an organization’s mission. The role may involve research, analysis, risk assessment, coordination, and recommendations, with duties varying by industry.
What qualifications are typically required for Targeting Officer jobs?
Requirements vary by employer. Common qualifications include analytical and writing skills and relevant experience in intelligence, security, military service, law enforcement, investigations, data analysis, or risk management. Some roles require a degree, specialized expertise, language skills, or a security clearance.
Where do Targeting Officers work?
Targeting Officers may work in government, military, intelligence, law enforcement, security, or private-sector risk environments. Specific duties and eligibility requirements depend on the organization and position.
How much do Targeting Officer jobs pay?
Compensation depends on employer, seniority, location, and specialization. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for salary information and compensation details.
How can I find Targeting Officer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Search Ladders for Targeting Officer openings and review each listing’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 and above.