Senior ISR IQT Training Specialist

Leidos; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior ISR IQT Training Specialist for Grand Forks AFB, ND to lead initial qualification training for ISR platforms and deliver high-impact briefings. You will prepare course materials, develop exercises, and keep curriculum current with tech updates, ensuring accuracy and mission readiness.

A TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor’s or Master’s with extensive experience are required. You will teach topics across ISR domains and support the Air Combat Command ISR mission in

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance and advanced ISR domain knowledge.
• Experience delivering formal IQT or similar instructor-led training.
• Ability to develop course materials and up-to-date curriculum.
• Strong understanding of Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead formal IQT training for ISR personnel across levels.
• Prepare materials, develop exercises, and update curriculum with tech changes.
• Deliver high-impact pre-mission briefings and academic testing.
• Teach ISR topics including platform fundamentals, SIGINT, GEOINT, and mission sets.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Instructor experience

ISR concepts

Course development

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 14 years related experience

Master’s degree + 12 years related experience

Job description

Description

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Ready to elevate your career and shape the future of ISR training? Leidos is looking for a Senior ISR IQT Training Specialist to join our high‑impact team at Grand Forks AFB, ND — and this is your chance to step into a role where your expertise directly strengthens Air Combat Command’s ISR mission. If you already hold a TS/SCI security clearance and thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments, this opportunity has your name on it.

This isn’t just another training job. It’s your chance to influence the next generation of ISR professionals, drive operational excellence, and be part of a program that truly matters. Your experience can make an immediate difference.

The Challenge:

• Lead formal initial qualification training (IQT) for personnel assigned to support cutting‑edge platform‑and weapon system‑specific ISR operations at the Squadron, Operational Support Squadron, Group, or Wing level.
• Prepare course materials, develop training exercises, and keep curriculum up to date with any technology, system, or tool updates.
• Deliver high-impact pre‑mission briefings and deliver academic testing at close of training events.
• Teach critical ISR topics including:: ISR collection platform fundamentals (RADAR/IR theory, SIGINT, GEOINT, Special Payloads, Weapons Capabilities/employment and Threats), Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment, and introduction to core Air Force mission sets supported by the ISR community to include: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Close Air Support, Combat Search and Rescue, Counter-land, Counter‑Sea, and Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance.

This is a role where your knowledge becomes capability — and capability becomes mission success.

What Sets You Apart (Required):

• TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years OR Master’s and 12 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of RQ4 and other Air Force ISR platforms, systems, tools, and processes
• Instructor experience
• Thorough understanding of Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment

Nice to Have (Desired):

• Prior IIQC Instructor Experience
• Unit Level Intelligence Experience with RQ4
• Instructor certification

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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 Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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.

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 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.

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