ISR Collection Manager

Socket.dev; Georgia; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an ISR Collection Manager in the United States to provide expert support for Air Force mission requirements within a small, close-knit team. You will guide collection plans, coordinate with payload operators, and ensure intelligence data is effectively disseminated.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 8 years of ISR-related experience, with strong communication and Crew Resource Management skills to drive success.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 8+ years of relevant ISR collection experience.
• Ability to coordinate ISR collection requirements and disseminate intelligence data within the command.
• Experience working with payloads in an ISR capacity and presenting to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ISR collection requirements with payload operators to maximize capabilities.
• Develop a mission tasks list aligned to intelligence requirements for each mission set.
• Disseminate intelligence data and briefs to the supported command/organization.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Crew Resource Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

Job description

The ISR Collection Manager is a Subject Matter Expert working in a small, close-knit crew environmentproviding exciting, yet unconventional technical expertise in support of Air Force mission requirements. The Collection Managerleverages their background knowledge and specialized tools to assist the Air Force in developing a mission tasks list that supports the given intelligence requirements within each mission set. Additionally, the collection manager will work alongside of various payload operators to ensure that all capabilities are being maximized and meeting the collection requirements. The Collection Manager must have the ability to multi-task, strong communication skills, and a firm grasp of Crew Resource Management skills are integral components of successful performance.

TOP SECRET / SCI clearance is required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position offers a qualified candidate the unique opportunity to make good use of years of military collection and sensor operator experience.Bachelor’s degree(or equivalent experience)and minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience.Must demonstrate the ability to function within a small team of both military and civilian analysts in support of the customer's analytical requirements. Must be able to coordinate ISR collection requirements and ensure all intelligence data is properly disseminated within the supported command/organization. Must have experience working directly with various payloads in an ISR capacity

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrate experience in designing, maintaining, and updating collection plans based on the supported Commander's Priority Intelligence Requirements.
• Experience interfacing with higher, lateral, and subordinate commands’/organizations' Collection and Requirements Managers including entities to answer intelligence-related Requests for Information (RFIs) and de-conflict or collaborate on AOR requirements and reporting.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct presentations and briefings when required.

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Original Posting:

September 21, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.