ISR Subject Matter Expert

Leidos; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Suffolk, VA is seeking an ISR Subject Matter Expert to provide expert-level leadership, analysis, and operational support across the full spectrum of ISR activities. You will lead planning, execution, and training to ensure ISR processes remain precise and aligned with evolving requirements.

The role requires a Secret clearance, 4+ years in military ISR or targeting, and deep knowledge of C2, targeting, and multi-domain operations.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance required (Secret)
• Bachelors degree with 4+ years related experience or Masters with 2+ years
• 4+ years supporting military operational activities; 5+ years targeting experience
• Experience with C5ISRT and targeting processes
• Experience developing target packages with detailed intelligence
• Familiarity with joint and national intelligence frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interview operational personnel to extract information
• Knowledge of emerging technologies impacting ISR and targeting

Responsibilities

• Lead ISR planning, execution, sustainment, and training activities
• Develop and deliver analytical reports and executive briefings
• Conduct structured testing to validate ISR processes and interoperability
• Report progress to senior program managers and government leads
• Provide internal ISR training to strengthen proficiency
• Support sustainment and process improvement across ISR tasks
• Communicate complex intelligence clearly in reports and briefings
• Interview military, civilian, and contractor personnel to extract information
• Assess operational impact and provide actionable recommendations
• Apply expertise across DOW and national intelligence frameworks
• Synchronize ISR planning with joint intelligence cycles
• Analyze multisource intelligence to support mission planning

Skills

Secret clearance

US Citizenship

Targeting experience

Military operations support

Intelligence analysis

ISR domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

JTT

MIDB

Job description

Description

ISR Subject Matter Expert

Suffolk, VA

Minimum of Secret clearance required

The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently looking for an ISR Subject Matter Expert. The ISR Subject Matter Expert provides expert-level leadership, analysis, and operational support across the full spectrum of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities. This role supports senior leaders, Combatant Commands, and national-level intelligence organizations by delivering authoritative ISR expertise, multisource analysis, and high-impact operational assessments.

You will lead planning, execution, sustainment, and training activities that ensure ISR processes remain precise, interoperable, and aligned with evolving operational requirements and intelligence authorities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• ISR Operations Support - Provide planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of ISR-related tasks, delivering authoritative analysis and subject-matter expertise.
• Analytical Product Development - Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, workflow visualizations, mission-thread products, and executive briefings that support intelligence-driven decision-making.
• Test Planning & Execution - Conduct structured testing activities to validate ISR processes, systems, and mission-partner interoperability.
• Progress Reporting - Report task progress to Senior Program Management Analysts and government leads, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely updates.
• Internal Training Delivery - Conduct internal training aligned to ISR subject-matter expertise, strengthening team proficiency and operational readiness.
• Sustainment & Process Improvement - Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity across all assigned ISR tasks.
• Advanced Communication Skills - Communicate clearly and effectively in written reports and verbal presentations, translating complex intelligence concepts for diverse audiences.
• Operational Interviewing - Interview military, civilian, and contractor personnel to efficiently extract operational and technical information required for ISR analysis.
• Operational Impact Assessment - Apply advanced analytical skills to identify capabilities and limitations, assess operational impacts, and provide focused, achievable recommendations.
• Intelligence Enterprise Expertise - Demonstrate expert knowledge of DOW and national intelligence organizations, authorities, and capabilities, ensuring alignment with joint and national intelligence frameworks.
• Joint Intelligence Cycle Mastery - Apply expert understanding of joint intelligence cycles to synchronize ISR planning, tasking, collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Multisource Intelligence Analysis - Analyze multisource intelligence to assess threats, support mission planning, and enable decision-quality recommendations for military operations.
• ISR Phase Proficiency - Demonstrate experience in at least five ISR phases: Planning/Tasking, Collection Methods & Collection Management, Processing & Exploitation, Analysis & Production, and Dissemination.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years related experience or Master’s degree and 2+ years related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years supporting military operational activities; minimum 5 years Targeting experience.
• C5ISRT (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) and Targeting Experience.
• Experience developing target packages and target list with detailed intelligence, capabilities and vulnerabilities.
• Experience in supporting multi-domain mission planning and effects-based targeting.
• Experience with automated targeting tools (e.g. JTT, MIDB) and Service specific fire control systems.
• Shall have a deep understanding of the F2T2EA Cycle and the data tools and techniques utilized for each phase of targeting.
• Analyze the operational effectiveness of targeting systems in various scenarios and environments.
• Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and trends on Targeting systems.
• Working knowledge of U.S, NATO, and coalition partner targeting processes, procedures, and systems.
• Apply analytical tools and methodologies to assess targeting system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Must possess skills to communicate effectively and clearly in written reports and verbal presentations.
• Must possess skills to interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor to efficiently and accurately extract information.
• Must possess analytical skills to identify capabilities and limitations, assess operational impacts and provide focused, achievable recommendations.
• Experience supporting assessments of targeting system performance in various operational scenarios and environments.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and their potential applications to ISR and targeting systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret with eligibility for CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.
• Previous experience supporting operations within a Joint Air Operations Center, Joint Intelligence Operations Center, or comparable military organization.
• Experience supporting deliberate and dynamic targeting operations.
• Experience supporting ISR collection management, intelligence requirements development, and intelligence gap identification.
• Experience utilizing multiple intelligence disciplines, including GEOINT, SIGINT, MASINT, HUMINT, and OSINT.
• Familiarity with emerging ISR technologies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automated targeting applications.
• Data Analyst background
• Collection Management Course
• All-Source Intelligence Analysis Course
• Indications and Warning Intelligence
• Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE)
• Target Development and Weaponeering Fundamentals
• Operational and C5ISR Assessment Experience
• Mission Partner Environment Experience

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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