Intelligence Targeting Analyst SME

Firebird AST is seeking an onsite Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly cleared Intelligence Targeting Analyst SME to support SOCOM in the National Capital Region (NCR).

This is for a pending contract; contract award is anticipated in late December 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and engages in the target development process in deployed environments in support of intelligence collection, counter unmanned systems, and counter proliferation.
• Possess in-depth analytic skills to identify, assess, and report on enemy capabilities and tactics in support of target development and the production of all-source strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence analysis.
• Enables the F3EAD targeting cycle and drive Intelligence collection efforts to further support target development and production.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance
• Minimum of eight (8) years targeting experience within previous five (5) years or equivalent operational support experience within SOF related communities required.
• Advanced HVI/Network targeting methodology knowledge / understanding, nodal analysis, and ability to fully utilize the F3EAD targeting process.
• Highly proficient in utilizing computer applications and intelligence related automation to support target development, analytical efforts and product development.
• Excellent briefing skills and experienced in directing subordinate analysts in the accomplishment of intelligence products and assessments.
• Expert knowledge of targeting applications and all aspects of HVI/network targeting including methodologies and systems
• Comprehensive background and firsthand experience in the following analytical areas: CT, Regional Analysis, Geo-Political Analysis, HUMINT/SIGINT/GEOINT Analysis and Collection Management.
• Expert knowledge of SOF and or CT intelligence experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, policy, legal documents, etc.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations to company management and customer(s).
• Demonstrated leadership ability, strategic and innovative thinker, and passion for the mission.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

CLEARANCE

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly

About Firebird AST:

Firebird AST is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Northern Virginia and a market-recognized leader within the IC, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement. We maintain a corporate culture deeply rooted in the US Military core values that gave us our start - honor, integrity, commitment, and selfless service. For this reason, our customers' needs and missions always comes first. We seek hard working, highly experienced, extremely motivated, professionally proven subject matter experts, trainers, leaders, innovators, and technical experts to serve on our team. Firebird AST has a firm understanding that our employees are our greatest asset and that, accordingly, they are to be provided the greatest level of respect and care possible.

Firebird AST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.