Core One

Targeting Officer

Core One · Sterling, VA

Posted 28 days ago · $140,000 - $215,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
28 days
Core One's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
56% of Core One's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Core One
high
45 stale, 3 reposted of 77 open
Hiring momentum
107 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Core One's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Core One.

About this role

The Targeting Officer at Core One will leverage classified and open-source databases to support foreign intelligence collection and operations. Responsibilities include collaborating with intelligence professionals, developing targeting leads, producing actionable intelligence, and coordinating with operational components to address targeting requirements. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate findings effectively through various reporting formats.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Core One as an employer.

What you need

  • TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 7 years of relevant professional experience for Level 3
  • At least 12 years of relevant professional experience for Level 4
  • At least 20 years of relevant professional experience for Level 5
  • Experience identifying and validating threat targets across multiple Areas of Responsibility (AORs)

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
  • Sponsor Targeting Officer certification or equivalent
  • Experience collaborating with foreign partners
  • Experience developing and delivering training or presentations to foreign partners

What you get

  • Competitive total compensation package

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is broad and may vary based on multiple factors
  • Role requires a high level of security clearance which may limit candidate pool
  • Position involves working in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks

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Listed by Core One on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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