Technical Targeting Analyst IV

About the Role

Noblis is seeking a Technical Targeting Analyst IV to support our customer in Chantilly, VA. The Technical Targeting Analyst will serve as the principal authority for AI-enabled targeting methodologies and intelligence-driven data analysis. This role operates at the intersection of intelligence tradecraft and data science, partnering with engineering teams to optimize analytical models, ensure ethical data validation, and translate complex algorithmic findings into strategic briefings and operational targeting packages.

Responsibilities

• Leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cyber intelligence capabilities to exploit large-scale, disparate datasets and identify threats against high-priority targets. Apply advanced analytical techniques and data exploitation tools to automate pattern-of-life analysis and isolate target vulnerabilities.
• Analyze large, complex datasets from multiple intelligence and operational sources (including network telemetry, cyber forensics, and open-source intelligence) to develop actionable intelligence leads and support cross-domain intelligence integration.
• Partner with engineering teams to optimize analytical models, manage prompt strategies, and ensure ethical data validation. Translate complex algorithmic findings into operationally relevant outputs.
• Create intelligence products, targeting packages, and executive-level briefings that translate complex algorithmic findings into strategic and operational recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Lead complex analytic efforts and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders on analytic modernization, data-driven targeting methodologies, and the integration of emerging AI/ML capabilities into intelligence operations.
• Ensure the ethical and effective use of emerging technologies in intelligence operations, maintaining rigorous data validation standards and secure application of AI-driven analytics across operational environments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in intelligence analysis, data science, cybersecurity, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in AI-enabled targeting methodologies and intelligence-driven data analysis.
• Proficiency in advanced analytical techniques, intelligence collection methodologies, and data exploitation tools, with strong knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven analytical frameworks.
• Excellent critical thinking, investigative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead and manage complex analytics projects across operational environments.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Master’s degree in Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Analytics, or a related field; PhD preferred.
• Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, law enforcement, or national security missions.
• Expertise in AI/ML model development, data engineering, or advanced analytics platforms.
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence, network analysis, digital forensics, or open-source intelligence (OSINT).
• Certifications in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, data science, cloud technologies, or AI/ML disciplines.

About Noblis

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions. We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors.

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace. Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Benefits

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include:

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Award programs that acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Pay

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and applicable employment laws.

The projected salary range for this position is USD $132,900.00 - USD $207,750.00 /Yr. (full-time). For part-time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked.