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Cyber Effects · Work role code 131

Joint Targeting Analyst

Joint Targeting Analyst conduct target development at the system, component and entity levels. Builds and maintains Electronic Target Folders (ETFs), to include inputs from JIPOE, Target System Analysis (TSA), GMI and other IC sources. Senior analysts run collaborative target working groups across Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) and IC members, and present candidate targets for IC vetting and commander’s approval for inclusion on target lists. JTAs assess damage resulting from the application of lethal or non-lethal military force, and write Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) reports and coordinate federated support as required.

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Tasks

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 2001Accurately characterize targets.Unassigned
  • 2068Assist in the identification of intelligence collection shortfalls.Unassigned
  • 2089Collaborate with other customer, Intelligence and targeting organizations involved in related cyber areas.Unassigned
  • 2134Conduct target research and analysis.Unassigned
  • 2170Coordinate target vetting with appropriate partners.Unassigned
  • 2289Develop measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.Unassigned
  • 2459Identify intelligence gaps and shortfalls.Unassigned
  • 2524Integrate cyber planning/targeting efforts with other organizations.Unassigned
  • 2628Participate in exercises.Unassigned
  • 2716Produce target system analysis products.Unassigned
  • 2882Work closely with planners, analysts, and collection managers to identify intelligence gaps and ensure intelligence requirements are accurate and up-to-date.Unassigned
  • 8024Provide input for targeting community meetings (e.g., Targeting Issues Working Group (TIWG), Military Targeting Committee (MTC), etc.).Unassigned
  • 8027Build and maintain target materials.Unassigned
  • 8077Develop, or assist in the development, of a Collateral Effects Estimation (CEE) methodology for cyberspace.Unassigned
  • 8133Maintain situational awareness of the common intelligence picture and/or common operational picture as applicable.Unassigned
  • 8140Participate in Boards, Bureaus, Cells, Centers, and Working Groups (B2C2WGs).Unassigned
  • 8143Participate in the Joint Planning Process and other commander and staff planning processes.Unassigned
  • 8160Provide analysis and support for combat assessments.Unassigned
  • 8177Provide targeting support to all aspects of target planning/operations (etc. deliberate, dynamic targets).Unassigned
  • 8195Support target list management (i.e., Restricted Target List (RTL), Joint Target List (JTL), Candidate Target List (CTL), etc.).Unassigned
  • 8214Understand measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.Unassigned

Knowledge

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 22* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Core
  • 108* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).Core
  • 1056Knowledge of operations security.Unassigned
  • 1157* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.Core
  • 1158* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.Core
  • 1159* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.Core
  • 3154Knowledge of classification and control markings standards, policies and procedures.Unassigned
  • 3188Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals (i.e., basic computer components of a network, types of networks, etc.).Unassigned
  • 3197Knowledge of criticality and vulnerability factors (e.g., value, recuperation, cushion, countermeasures) for target selection and applicability to the cyber domain.Unassigned
  • 3218Knowledge of cyber operations terminology/lexicon.Unassigned
  • 3250Knowledge of dynamic and deliberate targeting.Unassigned
  • 3271Knowledge of internal and external partner cyber operations capabilities and tools.Unassigned
  • 3281Knowledge of governing authorities for targeting.Unassigned
  • 3334Knowledge of intelligence confidence levels.Unassigned
  • 3335Knowledge of intelligence disciplines.Unassigned
  • 3342Knowledge of intelligence support to planning, execution, and assessment.Unassigned
  • 3358Knowledge of organizational hierarchy and cyber decision making processes.Unassigned
  • 3446Knowledge of analytical constructs and their use in assessing the operational environment.Unassigned
  • 3527Knowledge of target development (i.e., concepts, roles, responsibilities, products, etc.).Unassigned
  • 3530Knowledge of target list development (i.e., RTL, JTL, CTL, etc.).Unassigned
  • 3533Knowledge of target vetting and validation procedures.Unassigned
  • 3539Knowledge of telecommunications fundamentals.Unassigned
  • 3541Knowledge of the available tools and applications associated with collection requirements and collection management.Unassigned
  • 3584Knowledge of intelligence preparation of the environment and similar processes.Unassigned
  • 3587Knowledge of targeting cycles.Unassigned
  • 3630Knowledge of the ways in which targets or threats use the Internet.Unassigned
  • 3651Knowledge of what constitutes a “threat” to a network.Unassigned
  • 4405Knowledge of Collateral Damage Estimate (CDE) methodologyUnassigned
  • 4406Knowledge of Collateral Effects Estimation.Unassigned
  • 4409Knowledge of combat assessment.Unassigned
  • 4412Knowledge of Command Structure.Unassigned
  • 4451Knowledge of the full spectrum of cyberspace operational missions (e.g., DODIN Operations, DCO, OCO), principles, capabilities, limitations, and effects.Unassigned
  • 4468Knowledge of IC, to include members, structure, and associated missions.Unassigned
  • 4473Knowledge of ISR capabilities and repositories (e.g., Geospatial Intelligence Information Management Services (GIMS), National SIGINT Requirements Process (NSRP), etc.).Unassigned
  • 4484Knowledge of metadata.Unassigned
  • 4492Knowledge of Mission Packages.Unassigned
  • 4514Knowledge of Political, Military, Economic, Social, PMESII and Counter-Terrorism Analytical Framework analytical constructs and their use in assessing the operational environment.Unassigned
  • 4536Knowledge of state and non-state target systems.Unassigned
  • 4556Knowledge of the development of Intelligence Needs (INs), Intelligence Requirements (IRs), and Essential Elements of Information (EEI).Unassigned
  • 4559Knowledge of the target entity types.Unassigned
  • 4562Knowledge of the Joint Tactical Cyber Request (JTCR).Unassigned
  • 4569Knowledge of the National SIGINT system.Unassigned
  • 4572Knowledge of the Request for Support (RFS) process.Unassigned
  • 4574Knowledge of the review and approval process for cyberspace operations Review and Approval Process of Cyber Operations (RAP-CO) process.Unassigned
  • 4576Knowledge of the sensitive target and review (STAR) process.Unassigned
  • 4596Knowledge of what a Tasking Order is and the information contained in it (e.g., ATO, CTO, and MTO).Unassigned
  • 6900* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.Core
  • 6935* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).Core
  • 6938* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.Core
  • 7111* Knowledge of Zero Trust Security Model Principles.Core

Skills

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 3691Skill in assessing and/or estimating effects generated during and after cyber operations.Unassigned
  • 3724Skill in defining and characterizing all pertinent aspects of the operational environment.Unassigned
  • 3737Skill in determining appropriate targeting options through the evaluation of available capabilities against desired effects.Unassigned
  • 3844Skill in preparing and presenting briefings.Unassigned
  • 3851Skill in providing understanding of target or threat systems through the identification and link analysis of physical, functional, or behavioral relationships.Unassigned
  • 3880Skill in reviewing and editing target materials.Unassigned
  • 3893Skill in tailoring analysis to the necessary levels (e.g., classification and organizational).Unassigned
  • 3920Skill in using multiple analytic tools, databases, and techniques (e.g., Analyst’s Notebook, A-Space, Anchory, M3, divergent/convergent thinking, link charts, matrices, etc.).Unassigned
  • 3946Skill in utilizing virtual collaborative workspaces and/or tools (e.g., IWS, VTCs, chat rooms, SharePoint).Unassigned
  • 4617Skill in creating and maintaining target materials.Unassigned
  • 4622Skill in developing TSA products.Unassigned
  • 4634Skill in identifying intelligence gaps to generate RFIs.Unassigned
  • 4654Skill in providing input into Mission Packages.Unassigned
  • 4681Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).Unassigned
  • 4683Skill in writing phased BDA reports.Unassigned

Abilities

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 3001Ability to accurately and completely source all data used in intelligence, assessment and/or planning products.Unassigned
  • 3040Ability to develop or recommend planning solutions to problems and situations for which no precedent exists.Unassigned
  • 3044Ability to exercise judgment when policies are not well-defined.Unassigned
  • 3073Ability to recognize and mitigate cognitive biases which may affect analysis.Unassigned
  • 4202Ability to collaborate with the IC to leverage analytical and technical expertise.Unassigned
  • 4203Ability to communicate effectively when writing and speaking.Unassigned
  • 4227Ability to create products to meet decision making needs.Unassigned
  • 4356Ability to support the joint targeting cycle in a dynamic environment.Unassigned
  • 4362Ability to understand US Code Titles as they apply to targeting in support of operations in cyberspace.Unassigned
  • 4373Ability to utilize analytical constructsUnassigned
  • 4374Ability to utilize and synthesize multiple intelligence sources to create products.Unassigned

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