Joint Targeting Analyst

Joint Targeting Analyst Work Role ID: 131 (NIST: N/A) Workforce Element: Cyberspace Effects

Conducts target development at the system, component and entity levels. Builds and maintains Electronic Target Folders (ETFs), to include input from JIPOE, Target Systems Analysis, GMI and other IC sources. Senior analysts run collaborative target working groups across Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) and IC members, presenting candidate targets for IC vetting and commander’s approval for inclusion on the target list. Assess damage resulting from the application of lethal and non-lethal military force, writes Battle Damage Assessment reports, and coordinates federated support as required.


Items denoted by a * are CORE KSATs for every Work Role, while other CORE KSATs vary by Work Role.

Core KSATs

KSAT ID Description KSAT
22

* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

Knowledge
108

* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).

Knowledge
1157

* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.

Knowledge
1158

* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

Knowledge
1159

* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Knowledge
6900

* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.

Knowledge
6935

* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

Knowledge
6938

* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.

Knowledge

Additional KSATs

KSAT ID Description KSAT
4202

Ability to collaborate with the IC to leverage analytical and technical expertise.

Ability
4203

Ability to communicate effectively when writing and speaking.

Ability
4227

Ability to create products to meet decision making needs.

Ability
4356

Ability to support the joint targeting cycle in a dynamic environment.

Ability
4362

Ability to understand US Code Titles as they apply to targeting in support of operations in cyberspace.

Ability
4373

Ability to utilize analytical constructs.

Ability
4374

Ability to utilize and synthesize multiple intelligence sources to create products.

Ability
4405

Knowledge of Collateral Damage Estimate (CDE) methodology

Knowledge
4409

Knowledge of combat assessment.

Knowledge
4412

Knowledge of Command Structure (mission, C2).

Knowledge
4451

Knowledge of full-spectrum cyberspace operational missions (e.g., DODIN Operations, DCO, OCO, cyberspace ISR, and Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE)), principles, capabilities, limitations, and effects.

KSA
4468

Knowledge of IC, to include members, structure, and associated missions.

Knowledge
4473

Knowledge of ISR capabilities and repositories (e.g., Geospatial Intelligence Information Management Services (GIMS), National SIGINT Requirements Process (NSRP), etc.).

Knowledge
4484

Knowledge of metadata.

Knowledge
4492

Knowledge of Mission Packages.

Knowledge
4514

Knowledge of Political, Military, Economic, Social, PMESII and Counter-Terrorism Analytical Framework analytical constructs and their use in assessing the operational environment.

Knowledge
4536

Knowledge of state and non-state target systems.

KSA
4556

Knowledge of the development of Intelligence Needs (INs), Intelligence Requirements (IRs), and Essential Elements of Information (EEI).

Knowledge
4559

Knowledge of the five target entity types.

Knowledge
4562

Knowledge of the Joint Tactical Cyber Request (JTCR).

Knowledge
4569

Knowledge of the National SIGINT system.

Knowledge
4572

Knowledge of the Request for Support (RFS) process.

Knowledge
4574

Knowledge of the review and approval process for cyberspace operations Review and Approval Process of Cyber Operations (RAP-CO) process.

Knowledge
4576

Knowledge of the sensitive target and review (STAR) process.

Knowledge
4596

Knowledge of what a Tasking Order is and the information contained in it (e.g., ATO, CTO, and MTO).

Knowledge
4617

Skill in creating and maintaining target materials.

Skill
4622

Skill in developing TSA products.

Skill
4634

Skill in identifying intelligence gaps to generate RFIs.

Skill
4654

Skill in providing input into Mission Packages.

Skill
4681

Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

Skill
4683

Skill in writing phased BDA reports.

Skill
8024

Attend or provide input for targeting community meetings (e.g., Targeting Issues Working Group (TIWG), Military Targeting Committee (MTC), etc.).

Task
8027

Build and maintain target materials.

Task
8077

Develop, or assist in the development, of a Collateral Effects Estimation (CEE) methodology for cyberspace.

Task
8133

Maintain situational awareness of the common intelligence picture and/or common operational picture as applicable

Task
8140

Participate in Boards, Bureaus, Cells, Centers, and Working Groups (B2C2WGs).

Task
8143

Participate in the Joint Planning Process and other commander and staff planning processes.

Task
8160

Provide analysis and support for combat assessments.

Task
8177

Provide targeting support to TST planning and operations.

Task
8195

Support target list management (i.e. Restricted Target List (RTL), Joint Target List (JTL), Candidate Target List (CTL), etc.).

Task