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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$80K - $95K *

Transform real property management by leading audits, overseeing compliance, and guiding strategic planning. Inspire your team while ensuring accountability and optimizing resources for effective real...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in talent acquisition strategy and execution across multiple regions, ensuring high-quality recruitment processes while mentoring a team of recruiters. Drive proactive sourcing, manage...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $275K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic Navy surface ship UAV program, leading cross-functional teams in engineering and technology. Drive innovation while ensuring mission success and timely execution of de...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to combating illicit trade through forensic analysis and product authentication. Leverage your expertise to protect brands and consumers while collaborating with law enfor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing sovereign RF and space programs, ensuring technical excellence and compliance. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet mission objectives and deliver on time, whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing national security through expert analysis and support. Leverage your CI expertise to identify threats and develop strategies, while collaborating with partner...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving operational excellence and automation in a fast-paced environment. Work closely with executives to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and lead dynamic projects...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Drive your career forward by leading capture strategies for defense technology pursuits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win probabilities and influence acquisition outcomes across...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Grow your leadership skills by managing a dynamic team supporting federal operations. Ensure effective communication and coordination while optimizing workflow in a fast-paced environment, ultimately...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join us to oversee construction management, coordinating schedules, subcontractors, and safety protocols to ensure project adherence to budget and timelines while leading quality control and inspectio...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Deliver exceptional on-site management for all construction phases, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, safety standards, and quality control while effectively coordinating subcontractors and re...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead on-site construction management, ensuring project schedules, safety, and quality standards are met while coordinating subcontractors and resources for successful project execution...

Woodbridge, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $180K *

Drive incident response efforts by leading technical strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and enhancing security posture through advanced threat detection, remediation, and compliance practice...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $95K *

Champion mission coordination by overseeing tactical training operations, ensuring seamless execution from scenario development to post-mission analysis, while collaborating with military aviation uni...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving cutting-edge cybersecurity simulations to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, enhance security measures, and support critical infrastructure missions in an agile environm...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $338K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the execution of a national cybersecurity initiative, driving strategic objectives into actionable plans while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and st...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Contribute to the establishment and execution of a national cybersecurity initiative, overseeing program phases, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to enhance cyber resilience and workforc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Support the execution of a national cybersecurity initiative, leading multidisciplinary teams to enhance cyber resilience and workforce development. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$228K - $423K *

Transform cybersecurity initiatives by leading program execution and strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance national cyber resilience, workforce development, and innovation, ensuring effec...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Lead the charge in establishing and executing a national-scale Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, driving strategic objectives into actionable plans while managing multidisciplinary teams and engagin...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$228K - $423K *

Lead the charge in advancing national cybersecurity initiatives, overseeing program execution and stakeholder engagement. Drive strategic objectives into actionable plans while ensuring technical perf...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $126K *

Shape the future of sales by leading a dynamic team to drive revenue growth, develop strategies, and enhance performance through data-driven insights and market analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving software adoption within a dynamic SaaS environment. Manage a team, optimize user engagement strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $147K *

Transform your career by driving sales growth through innovative solutions in cybersecurity and networking. Engage with top organizations, leverage technology, and build lasting client relationships i...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $121K *

Join us to drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships. Leverage your technical and business acumen to influence stakeholders and close deals while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.