ISR Collection Manager

Leidos; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Georgia is seeking an ISR Collection Manager to work in a tight-knit team, coordinating collection requirements and leveraging payload experience to support Air Force missions. The role demands multitasking, strong communication, and Crew Resource Management skills.

Top Secret / SCI clearance is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in ISR collection and sensor operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience.
• Must function within a small team of both military and civilian analysts in support of the customer's analytical requirements.
• Must coordinate ISR collection requirements and ensure all intelligence data is properly disseminated within the supported command/organization.
• Experience working directly with various payloads in an ISR capacity.

Responsibilities

• Support Air Force mission requirements as a Collection Manager in a small crew.
• Design, maintain, and update collection plans based on priority intelligence requirements.
• Coordinate with higher, lateral, and subordinate commands on RFIs and coordinate reporting.
• Disseminate intelligence data to the appropriate recipients and optimize payload usage.

Skills

Collection planning

RFI coordination

Briefings

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.