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.
Director, Program Management Europe and Africa V-BAT Programs
$175K - $260K *
Join a dynamic team to lead transformative UAV programs across Europe and Africa. Drive exceptional performance, manage stakeholder relationships, and implement process improvements while overseeing a...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Engineering, Precision Defense
$270K - $365K *
Lead a dynamic engineering organization to transform offensive capabilities into proactive defense. Shape strategy, scale teams, and deliver innovative solutions across multiple pillars, ensuring robu...
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Project Leader, Prod Invest-AGO-PIRH R
$72K - $101K *
Optimize manufacturing investigations by ensuring timely compliance with procedures, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and implementing corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency...
3 days ago
$77K - $100K *
Elevate security standards by developing and managing comprehensive programs, ensuring compliance, and overseeing personnel. Collaborate with law enforcement and lead a team to enhance safety and effe...
3 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - Agentic AI (Onsite/Hybrid)
$155K - $220K *
Transform business challenges into practical AI solutions by engaging clients and deploying innovative applications. Leverage your engineering expertise to develop scalable, secure AI workflows and gu...
2 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - Agentic AI (Onsite/Hybrid)
$155K - $220K *
Join a team that engages clients to transform business challenges into AI solutions. This role combines hands-on engineering with client interaction, focusing on developing and deploying scalable AI a...
2 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - Agentic AI (Onsite/Hybrid)
$155K - $220K *
Join a team that's transforming business challenges into AI solutions by engaging clients and deploying innovative applications. Leverage your engineering expertise to develop scalable, secure, and re...
2 days ago
$205K - $381K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team of Chief Engineers in the National Security Space sector. Drive technical excellence and innovation across software programs, ensuring rigorous stand...
2 weeks ago
$205K - $381K *
Lead the charge in shaping innovative software solutions for national security. Oversee a team of Chief Engineers, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across programs while driving strateg...
2 weeks ago
$205K - $381K *
Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers in delivering innovative software solutions for national security. Drive technical excellence and strategic initiatives across multiple pr...
2 weeks ago
$205K - $381K *
Drive innovation by leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-performance radar solutions. Your strategic oversight will ensure technical excellence and affordability, shaping the fut...
3 weeks ago
Tactical Systems Operator (TSO) Instructor
$65K - $118K *
Join a team that's dedicated to training the next generation of Tactical Systems Operators through expert instruction in ground, simulator, and airborne environments, ensuring mission readiness and co...
3 days ago
Security Detection Engineer, Insider Trust
$150K - $180K *
Champion the design and implementation of AI-driven security systems to enhance product and infrastructure safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions and mentor peer...
2 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, U.S. Market Intelligence/Price-to-Win - X-BAT Family of Systems (R6168)
$130K - $190K *
Shape the future of defense market intelligence by integrating budget, competitive, and pricing insights. Drive strategic decisions for the X-BAT Family of Systems through comprehensive analysis and m...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion operational excellence by leading daily production activities, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment. Drive team development and continuous improvem...
6 days ago
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist (Staff Management)
$108K - $130K *
Lead the charge in Cyberspace Operations as a Senior Specialist, overseeing policy development, program management, and coordination with senior officials to enhance mission effectiveness and operatio...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Manage complex K-12 construction projects from design to completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely execution while collaborating with various stakeholders and providing guidance to junior s...
3 weeks ago
$143K - $205K *
Transform customer security outcomes by leading a high-performing team of threat hunters and MDR specialists, ensuring operational excellence and strong client relationships while delivering actionabl...
3 weeks ago
$143K - $205K *
Drive your career forward by leading a high-performing team of threat hunters and MDR specialists. You'll enhance customer relationships and operational excellence while translating complex security i...
3 weeks ago
$143K - $205K *
Build and lead a high-performing team of threat hunters and MDR specialists, ensuring operational excellence and strong customer relationships while translating complex security outcomes into clear ex...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $135K *
Lead the charge in ensuring regulatory compliance for innovative banking products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze regulations, review disclosures, and enhance customer experience w...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $135K *
Join a team that's redefining financial services by ensuring compliance for innovative banking products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze regulations, guide product development, and...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $135K *
Unlock potential by ensuring regulatory compliance for innovative banking products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze regulations, review marketing materials, and enhance customer exp...
2 weeks ago
Product Operations Manager - Client Onboarding Delivery
$90K - $135K *
Elevate client success by managing onboarding and implementation for a dynamic lending platform. Collaborate across teams and streamline processes to ensure timely delivery and operational excellence...
1 month ago
Product Operations Manager - Client Onboarding Delivery
$90K - $135K *
Shape the future of client onboarding and operational delivery in a dynamic fintech environment. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless implementations and client relationships while optimizin...
1 month ago
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.