Technical Targeting Analyst - SME

The role

You will serve as a principal authority in AI-enabled targeting, intelligence modernization, and advanced analytic integration. You will lead the development of AI/ML-driven targeting methodologies and provide expert consultation to senior mission partners.

What you will do

• Lead the development and application of AI/ML-driven targeting methodologies.
• Apply advanced analytical tradecraft to evaluate large, diverse datasets.
• Develop intelligence products, technical targeting packages, and senior-level briefings.
• Integrate advanced analytical tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies into workflows.
• Provide expert consultation to senior mission partners on targeting strategies and intelligence integration.
• Uphold security, ethical, and governance standards in the application of AI and emerging technologies.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in advanced analytical techniques, intelligence collection methods, and data exploitation tools
• Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, data science, and intelligence-driven analytic frameworks
• Proven ability to assess and analyze large-scale, high-complexity datasets from multi-source environments
• Exceptional critical thinking, investigative analysis, and structured problem-solving abilities
• Experience developing intelligence reports, targeting packages, and executive-level presentations
• Ability to lead cross-functional analytic efforts and advise senior mission stakeholders

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Analytics, or a related field
• Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, law enforcement, or national security missions
• Expertise in AI/ML model development, data engineering, or advanced analytics platforms
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence, network analysis, digital forensics, or open-source intelligence (OSINT)
• Relevant certifications in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, data science, cloud technologies, or AI/ML disciplines

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training
• Hands-on experience

Before you apply

• US Citizenship
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.