Target Analyst Reporter (TAR)
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $112,200 to $196,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Linthicum, MD
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- LocationLinthicum, MD
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
Ready to be part of a cutting edge growing Cyber Security project that is making a huge impact on the DOD/Intel community? This exciting role is part of a large team researching vulnerabilities of large scale systems and developing assessments which are briefed to high level Government officials.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing intelligence products to customers by researching, analyzing, and reporting intelligence via appropriate reporting vehicles. Support Signals Intelligence, Information Assurance and Computer Network Operations. Prioritize, assess, evaluate and report information obtained from passive and active collection, network evaluation and analysis, and from collateral sources (ie MASINT, IMINT, HUINT, Open Source, etc). Issue products that relay developments, trends, indications, warnings, and/or situational awareness regarding specific targets. Perform content quality control and/or product releaser functions for customer reports.
Qualifications:
TS/SCI with Polygraph required
Minimum 7 years of experience in 2 of the following areas: ( (BS Degree in STEM will account for 4 years)
Computer Network Exploitation
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Incident Response
Network and/or server forensics
Cryptanalytic work in military or intelligence community organization
Cryptology in military or intelligence community organization
Minimum two (2) years of experience in one (1) or more of the following:
Development of exploits for Microsoft Windows operating systems
Development of exploits for UNIX operating systems
Development of exploits for personal computer device/mobile device operating systems (e.g., Android, Blackberry, iPhone, and iPad)
Software Reverse Engineering to include use of code disassemblers (e.g., IDA Pro) and debugging unknown code (e.g. Ollydbg)
Analysis of code in memory, including analysis of RAM snapshots, Windows crash dump files, and/or UNIX kernel dumps
Implementing networks with IPv6 protocols
Minimum one (1) year of experience in two (2) or more of the following:
File Hashing and Fuzzy File Hashing (e.g., ssdeep, fciv, and md5deep)
Commercial, open source or GOTS tools for intrusion detection (e.g., Snort, BroIDS)
Packet capture/evaluation (e.g., tcpdump, ethereal/wireshark, NOSEHAIR)
Network mapping/discovery (e.g.,nmap, TRICKLER)
Industry standard system/network tools (e.g., netcat, netstat, traceroute, rpcinfo, nbtscan, snmpwalk, Sysinternals suite)
Proven Experience needed:
Synthesizing information from multiple sources
Writing, editing, or producing senior level technical / analytic reports products related to signals intelligence or information assurance
Reviewing products to ensure conformance to Reporting standards
Experience handling sensitive reporting and checking of work products prior to dissemination
Complying with legal and regulatory intelligence and information assurance policies required for selector targeting, collection, processing, etc.
Provide guidance, mentoring, feedback on written reports
Communicating target and/or technical information in a manner that satisfies customer requirements and needs in accordance with policies
Recognizing the relevance of findings by extracting contextual intelligence information from various sources
Techniques and tools for collecting, analyzing and documenting information
Compliance Review ( standards, laws, directives)
Excellent analysis, problem solving, critical thinking skills
Must be able to work independently; Ability to multi task
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($112,200) is above 13% of the 199 IT & Security roles in Maryland listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,000; the middle half runs from $119,662 to $150,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingTarget Analyst Reporter (TAR)$112,200 to $196,400
Senior Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel$108,700 to $190,200
CEI Senior Project Manager$108,700 to $190,200
Data Scientist - TS/SCI$112,200 to $196,400
Command & Control Modeling & Simulation Engineer$112,200 to $196,400
Senior Project Engineer$112,200 to $196,400
Chinese Language Enabled OSINT Collector$112,200 to $196,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Target Analyst Reporter (TAR) (this listing) | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Senior Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel | $108,700 - $190,200 |
| CEI Senior Project Manager | $108,700 - $190,200 |
| Data Scientist - TS/SCI | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Command & Control Modeling & Simulation Engineer | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Senior Project Engineer | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Chinese Language Enabled OSINT Collector | $112,200 - $196,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-06-25
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - MD, Linthicum
Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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