Joint Targeting Analyst
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.
Core KSATs
KSAT ID | Description | KSAT |
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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 |
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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 |