Target Developer
Work Role ID: AN-TGT-001Performs target system analysis, builds and/or maintains electronic target folders to include inputs from environment preparation, and/or internal or external intelligence sources. Coordinates with partner target activities and intelligence organizations, and presents candidate targets for vetting and validation.Category: AnalyzeSpecialty Area: Targets
Abilities
- A0013: Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.
- A0066: Ability to accurately and completely source all data used in intelligence, assessment and/or planning products.
- A0073: Ability to clearly articulate intelligence requirements into well-formulated research questions and requests for information.
- A0080: Ability to develop or recommend analytic approaches or solutions to problems and situations for which information is incomplete or for which no precedent exists.
- A0084: Ability to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize large quantities of data (which may be fragmented and contradictory) into high quality, fused targeting/intelligence products.
- A0085: Ability to exercise judgment when policies are not well-defined.
- A0087: Ability to focus research efforts to meet the customer’s decision-making needs.
- A0088: Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- A0089: Ability to function in a collaborative environment, seeking continuous consultation with other analysts and experts—both internal and external to the organization—to leverage analytical and technical expertise.
- A0091: Ability to identify intelligence gaps.
- A0101: Ability to recognize and mitigate cognitive biases which may affect analysis.
- A0102: Ability to recognize and mitigate deception in reporting and analysis.
- A0106: Ability to think critically.
- A0109: Ability to utilize multiple intelligence sources across all intelligence disciplines.
Knowledge
- K0001: Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
- K0002: Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
- K0003: Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
- K0004: Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
- K0005: Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- K0006: Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
- K0036: Knowledge of human-computer interaction principles.
- K0058: Knowledge of network traffic analysis methods.
- K0108: Knowledge of concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
- K0109: Knowledge of physical computer components and architectures, including the functions of various components and peripherals (e.g., CPUs, Network Interface Cards, data storage).
- K0142: Knowledge of collection management processes, capabilities, and limitations.
- K0177: Knowledge of cyber attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).
- K0349: Knowledge of website types, administration, functions, and content management system (CMS).
- K0351: Knowledge of applicable statutes, laws, regulations and policies governing cyber targeting and exploitation.
- K0357: Knowledge of analytical constructs and their use in assessing the operational environment.
- K0362: Knowledge of attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.).
- K0379: Knowledge of client organizations, including information needs, objectives, structure, capabilities, etc.
- K0381: Knowledge of collateral damage and estimating impact(s).
- K0392: Knowledge of common computer/network infections (virus, Trojan, etc.) and methods of infection (ports, attachments, etc.).
- K0395: Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals (i.e., basic computer components of a network, types of networks, etc.).
- K0402: Knowledge of criticality and vulnerability factors (e.g., value, recuperation, cushion, countermeasures) for target selection and applicability to the cyber domain.
- K0409: Knowledge of cyber intelligence/information collection capabilities and repositories.
- K0413: Knowledge of cyber operation objectives, policies, and legalities.
- K0417: Knowledge of data communications terminology (e.g., networking protocols, Ethernet, IP, encryption, optical devices, removable media).
- K0426: Knowledge of dynamic and deliberate targeting.
- K0427: Knowledge of encryption algorithms and cyber capabilities/tools (e.g., SSL, PGP).
- K0431: Knowledge of evolving/emerging communications technologies.
- K0436: Knowledge of fundamental cyber operations concepts, terminology/lexicon (i.e., environment preparation, cyber-attack, cyber defense), principles, capabilities, limitations, and effects.
- K0437: Knowledge of general Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system components.
- K0439: Knowledge of governing authorities for targeting.
- K0440: Knowledge of host-based security products and how those products affect exploitation and reduce vulnerability.
- K0444: Knowledge of how Internet applications work (SMTP email, web-based email, chat clients, VOIP).
- K0445: Knowledge of how modern digital and telephony networks impact cyber operations.
- K0446: Knowledge of how modern wireless communications systems impact cyber operations.
- K0449: Knowledge of how to extract, analyze, and use metadata.
- K0457: Knowledge of intelligence confidence levels.
- K0458: Knowledge of intelligence disciplines.
- K0460: Knowledge of intelligence preparation of the environment and similar processes.
- K0461: Knowledge of intelligence production processes.
- K0464: Knowledge of intelligence support to planning, execution, and assessment.
- K0465: Knowledge of internal and external partner cyber operations capabilities and tools.
- K0466: Knowledge of internal and external partner intelligence processes and the development of information requirements and essential information.
- K0471: Knowledge of Internet network addressing (IP addresses, classless inter-domain routing, TCP/UDP port numbering).
- K0473: Knowledge of intrusion sets.
- K0478: Knowledge of legal considerations in targeting.
- K0479: Knowledge of malware analysis and characteristics.
- K0497: Knowledge of operational effectiveness assessment.
- K0499: Knowledge of operations security.
- K0507: Knowledge of organization or partner exploitation of digital networks.
- K0516: Knowledge of physical and logical network devices and infrastructure to include hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, etc.
- K0533: Knowledge of specific target identifiers, and their usage.
- K0542: Knowledge of target development (i.e., concepts, roles, responsibilities, products, etc.).
- K0543: Knowledge of target estimated repair and recuperation times.
- K0546: Knowledge of target list development (i.e. Restricted, Joint, Candidate, etc.).
- K0547: Knowledge of target methods and procedures.
- K0549: Knowledge of target vetting and validation procedures.
- K0551: Knowledge of targeting cycles.
- K0555: Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols.
- K0556: Knowledge of telecommunications fundamentals.
- K0560: Knowledge of the basic structure, architecture, and design of modern communication networks.
- K0561: Knowledge of the basics of network security (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, honey pots, perimeter protection).
- K0565: Knowledge of the common networking and routing protocols (e.g. TCP/IP), services (e.g., web, mail, DNS), and how they interact to provide network communications.
- K0598: Knowledge of the structure and intent of organization specific plans, guidance and authorizations.
- K0603: Knowledge of the ways in which targets or threats use the Internet.
- K0604: Knowledge of threat and/or target systems.
- K0614: Knowledge of wireless technologies (e.g., cellular, satellite, GSM) to include the basic structure, architecture, and design of modern wireless communications systems.
Skills
- S0187: Skill in applying various analytical methods, tools, and techniques (e.g., competing hypotheses; chain of reasoning; scenario methods; denial and deception detection; high impact-low probability; network/association or link analysis; Bayesian, Delphi, and Pattern analyses).
- S0189: Skill in assessing and/or estimating effects generated during and after cyber operations.
- S0194: Skill in conducting non-attributable research.
- S0196: Skill in conducting research using deep web.
- S0203: Skill in defining and characterizing all pertinent aspects of the operational environment.
- S0205: Skill in determining appropriate targeting options through the evaluation of available capabilities against desired effects.
- S0208: Skill in determining the physical location of network devices.
- S0216: Skill in evaluating available capabilities against desired effects to provide effective courses of action.
- S0218: Skill in evaluating information for reliability, validity, and relevance.
- S0222: Skill in fusion analysis
- S0227: Skill in identifying alternative analytical interpretations to minimize unanticipated outcomes.
- S0228: Skill in identifying critical target elements, to include critical target elements for the cyber domain.
- S0229: Skill in identifying cyber threats which may jeopardize organization and/or partner interests.
- S0248: Skill in performing target system analysis.
- S0249: Skill in preparing and presenting briefings.
- S0256: Skill in providing understanding of target or threat systems through the identification and link analysis of physical, functional, or behavioral relationships.
- S0274: Skill in reviewing and editing target materials.
- S0278: Skill in tailoring analysis to the necessary levels (e.g., classification and organizational).
- S0285: Skill in using Boolean operators to construct simple and complex queries.
- S0287: Skill in using geospatial data and applying geospatial resources.
- S0288: Skill in using multiple analytic tools, databases, and techniques (e.g., Analyst’s Notebook, A-Space, Anchory, M3, divergent/convergent thinking, link charts, matrices, etc.).
- S0289: Skill in using multiple search engines (e.g., Google, Yahoo, LexisNexis, DataStar) and tools in conducting open-source searches.
- S0292: Skill in using targeting databases and software packages.
- S0296: Skill in utilizing feedback to improve processes, products, and services.
- S0297: Skill in utilizing virtual collaborative workspaces and/or tools (e.g., IWS, VTCs, chat rooms, SharePoint).
- S0302: Skill in writing effectiveness reports.
- S0360: Skill to analyze and assess internal and external partner cyber operations capabilities and tools.
- S0361: Skill to analyze and assess internal and external partner intelligence processes and the development of information requirements and essential information.
Tasks
- T0561: Accurately characterize targets.
- T0582: Provide expertise to course of action development.
- T0588: Provide expertise to the development of measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.
- T0594: Build and maintain electronic target folders.
- T0597: Collaborate with intelligence analysts/targeting organizations involved in related areas.
- T0599: Collaborate with other customer, Intelligence and targeting organizations involved in related cyber areas.
- T0617: Conduct nodal analysis.
- T0624: Conduct target research and analysis.
- T0633: Coordinate target vetting with appropriate partners.
- T0642: Maintain awareness of internal and external cyber organization structures, strengths, and employments of staffing and technology.
- T0650: Determine what technologies are used by a given target.
- T0652: Develop all-source intelligence targeting materials.
- T0661: Develop measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.
- T0663: Develop munitions effectiveness assessment or operational assessment materials.
- T0684: Estimate operational effects generated through cyber activities.
- T0688: Evaluate available capabilities against desired effects to recommend efficient solutions.
- T0707: Generate requests for information.
- T0710: Identify and evaluate threat critical capabilities, requirements, and vulnerabilities.
- T0717: Identify critical target elements.
- T0731: Initiate requests to guide tasking and assist with collection management.
- T0744: Maintain target lists (i.e., RTL, JTL, CTL, etc.).
- T0769: Perform targeting automation activities.
- T0770: Characterize websites.
- T0776: Produce target system analysis products.
- T0781: Provide aim point and reengagement recommendations.
- T0782: Provide analyses and support for effectiveness assessment.
- T0790: Provide input for targeting effectiveness assessments for leadership acceptance.
- T0794: Provide operations and reengagement recommendations.
- T0797: Provide target recommendations which meet leadership objectives.
- T0798: Provide targeting products and targeting support as designated.
- T0799: Provide time sensitive targeting support.
- T0802: Review appropriate information sources to determine validity and relevance of information gathered.
- T0815: Sanitize and minimize information to protect sources and methods.
- T0824: Support identification and documentation of collateral effects.
- T0835: Work closely with planners, analysts, and collection managers to identify intelligence gaps and ensure intelligence requirements are accurate and up-to-date.