Explore Targeting Officer Jobs

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.

What Does a Targeting Officer Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Targeting Officer Career Opportunities

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.

Find Targeting Officer Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$172K - $216K *

Lead the Community Safety Team, driving public safety drone sales across diverse segments. Focus on recruiting, coaching leaders, and managing strategic partnerships while ensuring high integrity and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic capture efforts for large federal contracts, managing multiple pursuits while leading cross-functional teams. Leverage market insights to develop winning strategies and ensure complian...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic capture initiatives to secure federal contracts while leading cross-functional teams. Shape winning proposals and strategies, with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and cust...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the pursuit of large federal contracts by managing multiple capture efforts, developing winning strategies, and inspiring cross-functional teams to achieve excellence in complex, high-stakes...

Reston, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in establishing a new office in Toronto, building a high-performing team, and driving market expansion while collaborating with global leadership to deliver impactful research and clie...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate customer engagement by leading strategic outreach initiatives to enhance security protections for governmental entities through effective education and marketing of Managed Security Services...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic outreach initiatives, enhancing security protections for government entities through effective marketing and education of Managed Security Services. Drive custome...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead strategic outreach initiatives that enhance security protections for governmental entities. Drive customer engagement through education and marketing of Managed Security Services, whil...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by supporting compliance functions for broker-dealers and investment advisers. Collaborate with teams to enhance regulatory practices, conduct inspections, and ensure adherence to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving intelligence collection efforts to support national security. Collaborate with clients and intelligence communities to ensure timely and effective reporting while managing H...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by proactively detecting and mitigating cyber threats through hypothesis-based hunting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze security data and enhance defenses against e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive critical engineering solutions for flight termination systems, ensuring safety and compliance during missile defense operations. Collaborate with teams to oversee development, testing, and techn...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of robotics by collaborating with the CEO to transform priorities into actionable plans. Drive hiring, operations, and communication, ensuring seamless execution across teams and proj...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Drive security excellence by safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Collaborate with military and civilian teams to protect critical capabilities in a dyn...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $149K *

Shape the future of security compliance by developing and managing programs that protect classified materials and proprietary information, ensuring adherence to government regulations and corporate po...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $165K *

Shape the future of security compliance by developing and managing programs that protect classified materials and proprietary information, ensuring adherence to government regulations and corporate po...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing high-stakes relationships with enterprise clients, ensuring seamless onboarding and ongoing success. Collaborate across teams to drive program execution and address complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage relationships with enterprise clients, ensuring seamless onboarding and long-term growth. Collaborate across functions to drive program success and navigate complex stake...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $136K *

Transform your career by driving business development within the armed forces sector. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, generate leads, and present tailored solutions that meet the uniqu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$166K - $220K *

Drive operational excellence by managing business infrastructure, aligning resources, and executing growth strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and support the sca...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer impactful financial leadership by enhancing processes, managing accounting operations, and driving business growth through strategic insights. Collaborate with executive teams to ensure accura...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at a fast-paced tech startup as a Chief of Staff, driving key initiatives in go-to-market strategies, operations, and strategy, while solving complex problems and enabling founders...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Empower your career by leading government capture efforts, managing proposals, and driving strategic partnerships. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance Kroll's competitive edge in securing federa...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic capture efforts for government contracts. Drive collaboration across teams to identify opportunities, develop winning proposals, and leverage AI tools to enhan...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of enablement by crafting impactful training programs for customer-facing teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance sales performance, integrate onboarding, and boost deploymen...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Targeting Officer?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.