Athenix National Security (ANS) is focused on a select set of Intelligence Community (IC) elements conducting front-line HUMINT operations, where we deliver the right talent, technology, and tradecraft to meet the challenges of the new operating environment.
ANS professionals knows the mission, has done the work, and now enables others to do it. They are ‘fire and forget’ resources, ready to hit the ground running on their first day. This high level of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm translates to the consistent delivery of superior mission support to each client, program, and partner. ANS has a unique culture aligned to the mission it supports, where it’s experienced and operationally-savvy personnel collaborate closely and have a voice in decision-making.
ANS joins the Athenix Cyber and SIGINT (ACS) and Athenix Special Missions (ASM) business units of Athenix Solutions Group, collectively creating a middle-tier company large enough to offer depth and breadth of capabilities yet unbound by bureaucratic processes that hamstring mega organizations.
Athenix Solutions Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Targeting Analyst (HUMINT). The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations to identify, analyze, and develop opportunities that directly support critical national security objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of intelligence collection, operational tradecraft, and adversary capabilities, with a focus on developing actionable intelligence to support mission success.
The Targeting Analyst will collaborate closely with intelligence officers, mission managers, and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize potential targets of interest. Their analysis directly informs and supports the planning, execution, and assessment of HUMINT operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct all-source intelligence analysis to identify and assess potential HUMINT targets.
- Develop targeting packages and actionable intelligence that supports mission objectives.
- Leverage various classified databases, tools, and systems to research and analyze foreign entities, networks, and individuals of interest.
- Collaborate with operational teams to refine intelligence collection priorities and strategies.
- Monitor and report on emerging intelligence trends, adversary capabilities, and geopolitical developments.
- Provide expert briefings and written assessments to senior leadership and mission partners.
- Coordinate and maintain strong working relationships with other intelligence community (IC) agencies, law enforcement, and other partners.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph (must be current).
- Bachelor’s degree in intelligence, international relations, political science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in intelligence analysis, with a focus on HUMINT targeting.
- Demonstrated experience with all-source intelligence analysis and the intelligence cycle.
- Proficiency in the use of IC databases, tools, and software platforms.
- Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Familiarity with foreign intelligence entities, methodologies, and operational tradecraft.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in or supporting the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other relevant federal agencies.
- Advanced knowledge of specific regions or adversaries.
- Experience providing direct support to HUMINT operations and mission planning.
Athenix Solutions Group, LLC and its companies Athenix Cyber and SIGINT, and Athenix Special Missions is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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What We Do
For Missions That Cannot Fail
Athenix Solutions Group is focused exclusively on serving the Intelligence Community, DoD Cyber, Special Operations, and others who operate at the edge. By blending deep domain experience, mission understanding, innovative technology, precise analytics, and specialized subject-matter expertise, we help our customers meet their most challenging and dynamic mission requirements.
Whether it’s Systems & Software Development, Intelligence & Cyber Operations, or Special Mission & Force Readiness, our total lifecycle solutions create a decisive advantage against current and future adversaries. These integrated capabilities also maximize mission performance, improve security, increase readiness, and reduce costs.
A middle-tier company, Athenix is large enough to offer depth and breadth of capabilities yet unbound by bureaucratic processes that hamstring mega organizations. As a middleweight, we have the speed, know-how, and flexibility to deliver the innovative and agile solutions needed to support tip-of-the-spear missions.
Our can-do culture and mission-first attitude are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that our work impacts the safety and security of the nation and the world, and we welcome the responsibility of working on missions that cannot fail
