Explore High-Paying Targeting Officer Jobs with Ladders

Targeting officers play a critical role in operations by analyzing, planning, and assigning objectives. These professionals often work in military, intelligence, and corporate settings, applying their analytical skills and strategic thinking to produce effective results.

Job Requirements

As a targeting officer, you'll need strong research, analytical, and communication skills. You might also need a background in data analysis, intelligence studies, or a similar field. Though requirements vary by job and employer, many seeking high-level targeting officers prefer candidates with relevant work experience and education.

Potential Career Growth

The role of a targeting officer offers potential for career advancement. With experience and successful performance, you could move up to positions with more responsibility and higher pay. Explore openings on Ladders and take the next step in your career today.

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$104K - $166K *

The Targeting Specialist is responsible for identifying key individuals and organizations to address critical US foreign intelligence requirements and disrupt counterintelligence threats. This role in...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

The Targeting Specialist is responsible for identifying key individuals and organizations to address critical US foreign intelligence requirements and disrupt counterintelligence threats. This role in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Threat Targeting and Allocation Specialist at Qualis LLC is responsible for modeling and simulating credible threat ballistic missile attacks against US and Coalition forces. This role involves pe...

1 month ago

  •     Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $193K *

The Technical Targeter and Discovery Analyst is responsible for conducting vulnerability analysis, network mapping, and executing offensive cyber operations to support national security missions. This...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $128K *

The Senior Targeting Analyst will support defense analytical requirements for a Combatant Command by conducting targeting analysis and all-source intelligence research. This role involves developing t...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

The Targeting Specialist is responsible for identifying key individuals and organizations related to U.S. foreign intelligence requirements and counterintelligence threats. This role involves planning...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

The Technical Targeting Analyst (TTA) provides critical support to the Intelligence Community by analyzing and responding to requests for various analytic products. The role requires creativity and cr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Operations Officer for the Product Team will support the Product Manager or Product Director by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing team operations. This role involves managing projects, ens...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $193K *

The Technical Targeter and Discovery Analyst is responsible for conducting vulnerability analysis, network mapping, and exploitation to support offensive cyber operations. This role requires specializ...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $193K *

The Technical Targeter and Discovery Analyst is responsible for conducting vulnerability analysis, network mapping, and exploitation to support offensive cyber operations. This role requires specializ...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $193K *

The Technical Targeter and Discovery Analyst is responsible for conducting vulnerability analysis, network mapping, and exploitation to support offensive cyber operations. This role requires specializ...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

The Operations Officer for the Product Team will support the Product Manager or Product Director by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing team operations. This role involves managing projects, ens...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Operations Officer for the Product Team will support the Product Manager or Product Director by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing team operations. This role involves managing projects, ens...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Operations Officer for the Product Team will support the Product Manager or Product Director by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing team operations. This role involves managing projects, ens...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Operations Officer for the Product Team will support the Product Manager or Product Director by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing team operations. This role involves managing projects, ens...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Operations Officer for the Product Team will support the Product Manager or Product Director by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing team operations. This role involves managing projects, ens...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Operations Officer for the Product Team will support the Product Manager or Product Director by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing team operations. This role involves managing projects, ens...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

The Operations Officer - Executive will support the creation and management of complex management projects and initiatives within the organization. This role involves analyzing program data, providing...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $162K *

The Targeteer Analyst at Accenture Federal Services will support the United States Special Operations Command by analyzing publicly available information to identify trends and insights for intelligen...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $162K *

The Targeteer Analyst at Accenture Federal Services will support the United States Special Operations Command by analyzing publicly available information to identify trends and insights that address i...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $162K *

The Sr ISR Targeting Analyst will be an integral member of a fast-paced operations team conducting critical intelligence collection operations. The role involves analyzing targets using all-source dat...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $234K *

The Technical Targeting Analyst (TTA) provides critical support to the Intelligence Community by analyzing and responding to requests for various analytic products. The role requires expertise in tech...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $110K *

The HUMINT Targeting Specialist provides direct support to Collectors by researching, analyzing, and writing various intelligence packages to aid in CI/HUMINT Targeting and Lead Development Operations...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

The Technical Targeting Analyst (TTA) provides critical support to the Intelligence Community by analyzing and responding to requests for various analytic products. The role requires expertise in tech...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

The Technical Targeting Analyst (TTA) provides critical support to the Intelligence Community by analyzing and responding to requests for various analytic products. The role requires expertise in tech...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a targeting officer do?question toggle

    A targeting officer analyzes and assigns objectives in various operations. They use their understanding of certain domains and strategic thinking to produce effective results.

  • What skills do I need to be a targeting officer?question toggle

    Targeting officers need strong research, analytical, and communication skills. A background in data analysis or intelligence studies could also be necessary.

  • What is the income potential for a targeting officer?question toggle

    The salary for a targeting officer can vary widely depending on experience, education, and industry. However, all jobs listed on Ladders pay $100,000 or more per year.