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Paragon Cyber Solutions

Cybersecurity, IT services for federal agencies

HUMINT Targeting Analyst

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Washington, USA
In Person
Data & Analytics
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with counterintelligence polygraph.
  • At least 8 years of directly related experience.
  • Completion of at least one of the following courses, or Title 50 equivalent: Fundamental HUMINT Targeting Course; Advanced HUMINT Targeting Course or Target Network Profiling Course; Operational HUMINT Targeting Course.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities
  • Provide detailed all-source HUMINT targeting support against a hard target topic, including in-depth analysis that supports operational planning and target knowledge.
  • Ensure analytical and targeting efforts align with valid HUMINT requirements.
  • Focus analysis to identify, assist, and enhance HUMINT collection operations and operational planning.
  • Apply a range of analytical methodologies to targeting requirements to identify critical nodes within a network and their relationship to the topic.
  • Leverage the multi-INT community in support of targeting efforts.
  • Research and assess potential targets for HUMINT collection using specialized HUMINT targeting methodologies.
  • Produce Targeting Packages (TPs), using client systems and processes to receive field-generated requests and track production status.
  • Conduct analysis using critical intelligence databases, including Think Analyze Connect (TAC), Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE), Signals Intelligence databases, Managed Attribution Systems (MAS), Quantum Leap Intelligence Exchange (QLIX), KaCHING, Palantir, and other investigative databases.
Desired Qualifications
  • HUMINT operational background directly supporting or conducting full-spectrum strategic HUMINT operations (above MSO).
  • Experience providing HUMINT support to Task Force or Special Operations Forces elements.
  • Experience supporting strategic foreign intelligence collection against hard target (non-counterterrorism) issues.

About the company

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Paragon Cyber Solutions

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Paragon Cyber Solutions provides cybersecurity services, information technology support, and workforce development for federal agencies. It helps with RMF authorizations, CMMC assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability management, cloud engineering, and IT training through apprenticeship programs. The company holds 8(a), EDWOSB, SDVOSB, and CMMC-C3PAO certifications and has DoD and federal project experience, including RMF and ISO 27001 engagements. Its goal is to strengthen federal cybersecurity posture while growing a skilled, certified workforce.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tampa, Florida

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • December 2024 AE Industrial deal brought $500 million cash and $400 million earn-outs.
  • Paragon's 2024 ICE contract proved U.S. federal demand for Graphite exists.
  • Florida ownership and REDLattice integration expand access to U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia markets.

What critics are saying

  • July 2026 Senate scrutiny and August 2026 GAO requests target Paragon-derived spyware.
  • Italy ended Paragon work after March 2025 journalist-hacking allegations, damaging trust.
  • Any fresh human-rights abuse scandal triggers export bans and kills government procurement quickly.

What makes Paragon Cyber Solutions unique

  • Graphite intercepts encrypted chats on Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger.
  • AE Industrial folded Paragon into REDLattice, adding U.S. defense channels.
  • Paragon sells only to democracies, tightening buyer selection versus NSO-style rivals.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Disability Insurance
  • Training Programs

Company News

PR.com
Aug 26th, 2025
Paragon Cyber Solutions Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

Paragon Cyber Solutions named to 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

Globes
Dec 17th, 2024
Paragon sold for $900M before approval

Paragon Solutions was acquired by US firm AE Industrial Partners for $900 million, despite an initial announcement from Israel's Ministry of Defense suggesting the sale hadn't been approved. The deal complied with regulations, and the Ministry is now examining its implications. The acquisition includes a $500 million cash payment and $400 million contingent on targets. Paragon will continue operating in Israel, with its technology under Israeli supervision.

Tampa Bay Chamber
Nov 16th, 2023
Minority Business Accelerator Cohorts Making SBOY History

Paragon Cyber Solutions, of the MBA 2024 Cohort, won Small Business of the Year in the category of 5- 20 Employees.