Targeting Officer

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

Job summary

Leidos in McLean, VA, seeks a Targeting Officer - Spanish Linguist to work with IC and partner agencies to identify and develop operational leads.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years in intelligence analysis and targeting, and Spanish language proficiency; you will analyze all-source data and support field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Spanish language proficiency (level 3).
• At least 4 years of direct customer experience focusing on intelligence analysis, targeting, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop operational leads.
• Provide targeting support to field operations.
• Leverage tools and datasets to drive targeting efforts.
• Conduct research and analysis using classified data stores, internet, and other all-source resources.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Intelligence databases

Data analysis tools

Job description

Description

Leidos is actively seeking a Targeting Officer - Spanish Linguist to work closely with our partners in the IC, law enforcement, and foreign partner organizations to achieve our mission.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
• Spanish language 3
• At least 4 years of direct customer experience focusing on intelligence analysis, targeting, and operations.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in intelligence analysis and targeting.
• Experience working with various intelligence databases and tools.
• Ability to query, assess, and analyze all-source intelligence to identify individuals, networks, and/or organizations of interest.

Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and sustain knowledge of complex geographic and/or functional areas or issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using various tools and datasets to support targeting efforts, including open-source research and data analysis.

Knowledge

• Understanding of Intelligence Community operations and best practices.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing intelligence activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop operational leads.
• Provide targeting support to field operations.
• Leverage various tools and datasets to drive targeting efforts.
• Conduct research and analysis using various sources, including classified data stores, internet, and other all-source resources.

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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 .

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.