Technical Analyst/Targeter

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Technical Analyst/Targeter to support a dynamic, multi‑year program for a U.S. Government customer. The position involves systems engineering and integration across a broad portfolio of projects, providing actionable intelligence that supports national security missions. The role requires deep technical analysis, open‑source research, and the preparation of briefings for senior executives and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise, attention to detail, and curiosity to develop actionable intelligence.
• Develop an understanding of the operational environment and support intelligence analysis for industry, infrastructure, technology, geographic areas, and targeted vulnerabilities.
• Perform deep technical analysis, task selectors, exploit data sets, and report findings.
• Conduct open‑source research to identify activities that align with predefined requirements.
• Prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status to a variety of audiences, including senior executives.
• Provide operational guidance and engage with organizations across the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated targeting experience and deep familiarity with analyst and targeter tradecraft.
• Experience with various SATCOM and weapons systems, modeling & simulation, and telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C).
• Knowledge of operational tradecraft, workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and solve problems while synthesizing large amounts of data.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; ability to convey technical information to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong writing and technical editing skills; experience producing technical intelligence reports.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Pay

Target salary range: $200,001 – $240,000, based on experience and other factors.

Schedule

Full‑Time, Day shift.

Travel

Up to 10% travel required.

Clearance

Must currently hold a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.