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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$110K - $130K *

Transform team dynamics by leading a diverse group of ICT/Security professionals, ensuring technical excellence and fostering collaboration across various market sectors while driving project success...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing operations across multiple restaurants. Collaborate with leadership to enhance performance, drive financial success, and ensure exceptional guest experi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$101K - $135K *

Optimize the health of deployed Counter Intrusion technology by diagnosing and resolving incidents, enhancing system observability, and collaborating with teams to ensure operational excellence and cu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Lead patient recruitment and engagement strategies for clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance enrollment and ensure effective communication. Drive innovative approaches...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic sales cycles with complex MSP groups, engaging C-suite stakeholders. Drive growth through relationship building, sophisticated demos, and accurate forecasting in a dynamic, high-imp...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $241K *

Drive innovation by providing expert engineering support for flight termination systems, ensuring safety and compliance during missile defense operations. Collaborate with teams to oversee development...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Champion operational excellence by leading client-facing teams to enhance service delivery, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of accountability. Collaborate closely with stakeholders...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Manage cryptologic operations for the F-22 Program, interfacing with military and government stakeholders. Oversee cryptographic hardware and software efforts, ensuring compliance and modernization wh...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic partner to the COO, driving enterprise priorities and ensuring effective execution across global operations. Leverage your expertise to connect strategy with action...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$122K - $253K *

Champion mission-critical solutions as a System Engineer, leading agile teams and managing system requirements to ensure successful delivery of production systems aligned with defined architectures...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $253K *

Drive mission-critical solutions as a System Engineer, collaborating in an agile environment to develop and manage system requirements, ensuring compatibility with defined architectures and supporting...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $253K *

Transform mission-critical systems as a System Engineer, leading agile teams to develop and manage requirements, documentation, and cross-discipline coordination for innovative solutions that meet ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex parks and recreation projects, enhancing community livability through strategic planning and implementation of parkland initiatives, while collaborating with stakeh...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $91K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity defense by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to threats in a dynamic environment. Utilize advanced tools and techniques to protect critical network infrastructure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $206K *

Lead the charge in advanced cyber threat triage and analysis, collaborating with federal partners to enhance national cybersecurity efforts. Mentor junior analysts while managing complex assessments f...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $275K *

Drive technical excellence in launcher systems development, leading cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure innovative solutions meet mission obje...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $250K *

Shape security programs by overseeing strategic initiatives, compliance, and team dynamics across multiple business lines. Drive performance while ensuring robust partnerships, policy adherence, and i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Unlock potential by leading modeling and analysis studies that drive strategic insights across multiple business lines, enhancing decision-making and performance in satellite systems and space sensing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the reliability and performance of advanced autonomous systems. Your technical expertise will ensure seamless operation and improvements in complex aerospace...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Analyze and enhance security measures by conducting threat investigations, developing advanced detection strategies, and producing actionable insights to mitigate risks and protect critical assets in...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security compliance and audit readiness. Lead independent assessments, develop methodologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure robust ri...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate security compliance by leading audits and risk assessments, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the collateral envir...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion security compliance by leading audits and assessments across special access programs. Drive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring readiness for government insp...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security compliance and audit readiness across special access programs. Lead initiatives that drive risk management and continuous improvement while ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform security compliance and audit processes by leading independent assessments and risk management initiatives across special access programs. Drive continuous improvement and ensure readiness f...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.