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 Lead of Strategic Operations
$95K - $115K *
Transform operational efficiency by leading customer service, referral, and claims departments. Drive performance, ensure compliance, and foster a collaborative environment while managing a dedicated...
2 days ago
$80K - $100K *
Lead the charge in financial operations, overseeing accounting and administrative departments. Manage staff while formulating policies, maintaining cash flow, and conducting cost analyses to drive bes...
4 weeks ago
$223K - $260K *
Innovate with us to shape a thriving workplace culture and drive talent retention. As a strategic leader, you'll enhance employee experience, manage compliance, and build effective HR systems to suppo...
1 week ago
Lead, Event Security Operations, Americas
$204K - $284K *
Partner with us to lead event security operations across major activations, ensuring safety and compliance while managing distributed teams and multi-million-dollar budgets. Drive strategic initiative...
2 days ago
Operations Manager - RTS Insurance Solutions
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead operations in the Commercial Transportation Insurance division, optimizing processes and enhancing service delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to d...
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Senior Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO), OE-03-0067
$110K - $130K *
Manage cybersecurity initiatives by analyzing security requirements, preparing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with information security policies. Collaborate with IT staff and corporate lea...
1 week ago
$104K - $194K *
Lead the charge in managing avionics age management projects, ensuring compliance with engineering principles, cost efficiency, and stakeholder alignment. Drive proactive project management while asse...
4 weeks ago
Program Security Representative (PSR) III
$100K - $120K *
Champion security excellence by providing multi-discipline support for Special Access Programs. Ensure compliance, assess vulnerabilities, and enhance policies while mentoring team members in a dynami...
1 week ago
Operational Technology (OT) Threat Intelligence Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career as an Operational Technology Threat Intelligence Analyst, focusing on identifying and analyzing cybersecurity threats in OT environments. Collaborate with teams to provide actionab...
Reposted 1 week ago
Compliance Officer - Financial Crimes
$180K - $220K *
Unlock potential by leading the Americas Financial Crime Compliance Program, ensuring robust AML, KYC, and anti-corruption measures while collaborating globally to enhance governance, risk assessment...
1 week ago
$77K - $93K *
Partner with us to optimize regional sales operations by leading a team of Territory Field Leads. Ensure compliance, drive performance, and foster relationships with external partners for enhanced bra...
Reposted 1 week ago
$77K - $93K *
Lead the charge in optimizing regional sales operations by collaborating with field teams, ensuring compliance, and driving performance excellence across multiple territories for impactful results...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading multi-disciplined teams to implement and sustain impactful programs, ensuring client satisfaction while managing risks, budgets, and team dynamics in support of vital na...
3 weeks ago
Capture Portfolio Analyst, X-BAT Family of Systems (FoS) (R6011)
$130K - $240K *
Grow your career with dynamic analysis and strategic planning to drive opportunities for the X-BAT FoS Capture Organization. Leverage data insights to strengthen pipeline integrity and inform key busi...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Champion operational excellence by transforming data into actionable insights, leading cross-functional projects, and driving process improvements to enhance performance and scalability in a dynamic e...
1 week ago
$130K - $150K *
Lead comprehensive asset recovery strategies, managing distressed loans through financial analysis, restructuring, and liquidation while collaborating cross-functionally to maximize recovery outcomes...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $224K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage the F-35 EPIC Portfolio, ensuring seamless integration of engineering changes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program deliverables while overseeing c...
1 week ago
$135K - $251K *
Lead the charge in directing all program phases from inception to completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance while fostering customer relationships and driving new business opportu...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $251K *
Shape the future of program management by directing all phases from inception to completion. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure technical performance while fostering strong custom...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $224K *
Elevate your career by driving complex proposals for the F-35 Sustainment Program. This role demands strong program management skills, cross-functional coordination, and customer engagement to ensure...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $224K *
Join a team that's driving complex proposal efforts for the F-35 Sustainment Program. This role requires strong program management and cross-functional coordination skills to ensure successful proposa...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $251K *
Drive program success by supporting PMs in managing cost, schedule, and technical baselines for high-priority hypersonic vehicle projects. Collaborate on strategic planning, risk management, and stake...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $280K *
Join a dynamic team to support program management for advanced hypersonic vehicle projects. Collaborate with senior PMs to ensure successful execution, maintain program baselines, and drive strategic...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $251K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of hypersonic technology. This role supports program management for innovative projects, ensuring successful execution and strategic planning while collaborating...
2 weeks ago
Mission Operations Product Manager, Group 5 Mission Autonomy
$191K - $253K *
Transform mission autonomy products for advanced air vehicles. Lead product development from concept to fielding, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with operational objecti...
1 week 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.