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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$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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize security compliance and audit processes while leading risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure readiness for inspections and enhance organizat...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with the founder to drive strategic initiatives, manage investor relations, and tackle high-priority projects that shape the company's future. Own the execution of...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $296K *

Elevate national security by leading complex intelligence programs, ensuring strategic execution and operational excellence across diverse teams while engaging with key government stakeholders in a cl...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $296K *

Lead and innovate large-scale intelligence programs, ensuring mission success through strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence across diverse teams in a classified envir...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical deployment and integration for enterprise clients, ensuring they maximize value from our platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline workflows, enhance client e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise AI deployments by owning the end-to-end agent lifecycle, transforming complex challenges into high-performing solutions. Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$175K - $235K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by leading incident response, detection engineering, and threat hunting teams. Drive strategy and build capabilities to protect critical payment p...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the deployment of transformative AI agents for strategic clients. Guide end-to-end development, partner with executives, and drive financial success while navigating comple...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $143K *

Join a team that's tackling complex cryptologic challenges by designing and implementing innovative solutions. Your expertise will enhance network protection and threat analysis, driving advancements...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $161K *

Transform security operations by providing expert guidance on complex security issues, managing classification and program security, and delivering strategic recommendations to leadership while ensuri...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $161K *

Drive security excellence by advising on complex issues, managing classification, and developing policies. Engage with diverse audiences through briefings and recommendations, ensuring mission success...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $147K *

Champion security excellence by providing expert guidance on complex security issues, developing policies, and conducting briefings. Collaborate with leadership to ensure effective program security an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $161K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security protocols and providing expert guidance across various programs. Collaborate with leadership to develop policies and deliver impactful recommendation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by managing and expanding relationships with consultants in healthcare to drive business growth. Cultivate partnerships, enhance market presence, and collaborate with internal teams t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$276K - $315K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise AI through strategic client engagement, bridging customer needs with product capabilities, while leading impactful cross-functional initiatives to drive succ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in OT cybersecurity as a Subject Matter Expert, analyzing threat intelligence, enhancing incident response, and collaborating cross-functionally to protect critical operational technol...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.