ISR Collection Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an ISR Collection Manager in Macon, GA to serve as a Subject Matter Expert in a close-knit team. The role supports Air Force intelligence tasks, coordinating collection requirements and optimizing payload operations to maximize capabilities.

Strong multi-tasking and crew-resource-management skills are essential. Top Secret/SCI clearance is required, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant ISR experience.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, maintaining, and updating collection plans based on command priorities.
• Experience interfacing with multiple commands and RFIs to align ISR requirements.
• Ability to conduct briefings and presentations for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ISR collection requirements and ensure timely dissemination of intelligence within the supported command.
• Work with payload operators to optimize capabilities and meet collection requirements.
• Design and maintain collection plans aligned with Commander's Priority Intelligence Requirements.

Skills

Collection plans

RFI coordination

Briefings/presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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.

Original Posting: September 21, 2026

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.