Apr 25, 2015

Intelligence Targeting Specialist

Employer:Valorous, Inc.
Location: OCONUS Afghanistan
A career at Valorous means more than realizing your potential. It means becoming a part of the leadership, integrity and absolute commitment to quality that is the essence of our business. As one of Northern Virginia’s fastest growing companies, our grass roots approach has allowed us to develop a niche in the Federal Government arena- and we’re looking for exceptional people to take us even further. We are currently seeking an Intelligence Targeting Specialist in Afghanistan.
  • Provides Intelligence targeting support to ISAF/USFOR-A, IJC and/or RC CJ2 umbrella organization
  • Supports the maintenance of the ISAF Joint Effects List (JEL), the No Strike List (NSL), Restricted Target List (RTL) and Joint Prioritized Effects List (JPEL); and the synchronization of joint/coalition targeting effort and all assets, lethal and non-lethal
  • Coordination with ISAF/USFOR-A, IJC and RC intelligence staffs pursuant to the deliberate and dynamic targeting processes is required
  • Responsible for tactical and operational intelligence targeting subject matter expert to the Targeting Cell; responsible with ISAF for select kinetic strikes on key al-Qaida, Taliban and Insurgent personalities and select non-kinetic actions on malign actors within the ATO
  • Responsible for synchronization of intelligence efforts for ISAF/USFOR-A, both lethal and non-lethal
  • Responsible for maintaining intelligence/situational awareness of all operations and disposition of Coalition Forces in support of ISAF/USFOR-A
  • Responsible for intelligence preparation of the battlefield, maintaining a thorough knowledge of all plans, orders, force capabilities and operations in CJOA-A in order to provide recommendations and updates to the Chief of Operations, the J3 and the Commander
  • Supports information dissemination of targeting packages and products throughout the CJOA-A
  • Attends the Joint Targeting Working Group (JTWG), Joint Targeting Board (JTB) and other related meetings
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Four (4) years analytical experience within DoD or equivalent Government agencies required, with operational level experience preferred
  • Experience in targeting operations in support of CT operations or operations in Afghanistan / South West Asia desired
  • Targeting experience should include the preparation of target packets and exposure to the Find, Finish, Fix, Exploit, Analyze and Disseminate (F3EAD) process / procedures
  • Proficiency in utilizing basic computer applications and intelligence related automation in support of analytical efforts and product development
  • Must possess strong research and writing skills and be capable of effectively operating as a member of an analytical team from a remote location in support of Afghanistan Theater of Operations requirements
  • Former MOS 1N, 35F, 350F, 18F, 35D, 34A, 180A or service equivalent


REQUIRED EDUCATION:
  • Associate's Degree Required
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Equivalent military experience at the mid-level Non-commissioned Officer (NCO), warrant officer or company grade level will be considered in lieu of degree
  • Equivalent mid-level military enlisted or company grade officer experience preferred

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
  • Top Secret/SCI

Valorous is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants including, Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.