SR HUMINT Targeting Specialist
Position Summary
DarkStar Intelligence seeks a Senior HUMINT Targeting Specialist to support a government client. Responsibilities include detailed analysis, target identification, and leveraging multi-INT resources. The role involves producing Targeting Packages and using databases like TAC and Palantir. A bachelor's degree, eight (8) years of experience, HUMINT targeting certification, and active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph are required. Experience with strategic HUMINT and supporting TF or SOF is preferred.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No Remote
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Current Counterintelligence Polygraph
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Provides detailed all-source HUMINT targeting support against a hard target topic, including in-depth analysis of the topics, in support of operational planning and target knowledge, ensuring its analytical/targeting efforts are aligned with valid HUMINT requirements
Focuses analytical efforts to identify, assist, or enhance HUMINT collection operations and operational planning
Employs an array of analytical methodologies leveraged against targeting requirements to identify critical nodes within the network and their relationship to the topic
Leverages the multi-INT community to support targeting efforts
Researches and assesses potential targets for HUMINT collection activities utilizing unique HUMINT targeting methodologies
Produces various Targeting Packages (TP); utilizes client systems and processes to receive field-generated requests and track production status
Conducts analysis utilizing critical intelligence databases including Think Analyze Connect (TAC), Terrorist Identify Datamart Environment (TIDE), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) databases, Managed Attribution systems (MAS), Quantum Leap Intelligence Exchange (QLIXs), KaCHING, Palantir, and other investigative related databases
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred, with eight (8) years of directly related experience
Certification from any of the following required (or their Title 50 equivalent):
Fundamental HUMINT Targeting Course (FHTC)
Advanced HUMINT Targeting Course or Target Network Profiling Course (TNPC)
Operational HUMINT Targeting Course (OHTC)
Ability to work in a collaborative environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Previous HUMINT operational background directly supporting and/or conducting full spectrum strategic HUMINT operations (above MSO) preferred
Previous experience providing HUMINT support to TF or SOF desired
Previous support for Strategic Foreign Intelligence Collection against Hard Target (non-CT) issues preferred
Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph
Salary Range
$120,000 - $130,000 per year
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.
About DarkStar Intelligence
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our "Core Four" values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.
We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process-from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.
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Employee Benefits
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:
Core Benefits:
Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family access essential care.
Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind.
Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future.
Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.
Voluntary Benefits:
Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources.
Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind.
At DarkStar Intelligence, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to thrive inside and outside the workplace. We value your contributions and strive to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
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