Targeting Officer

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

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia is seeking Targeting Officers to support intelligence operations requiring TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The role includes a weekly rotating 24/7 shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Targeting Officers guide and monitor collection operations and integrate the resulting insights into a cohesive intelligence narrative. They must communicate this narrative clearly in written and oral briefings and identify information gaps to address them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–8 years of full-time professional experience.
• Master’s degree is highly desirable with 2–6 years experience.
• Requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Weekly rotating 24/7 shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; multitasking; ability to work in high-stress environments.
• Experience with targeting tools, databases, all-source targeting methodologies and various intel sources.
• Valid driver’s license with Real ID.

Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor the execution of collection operations and integrate the information into a cohesive intelligence narrative.
• Communicate that narrative to stakeholders in written and verbal briefings.
• Identify information gaps and take proactive steps to address them.
• Draft and disseminate written RFIs.
• Deliver concise briefings under high-stress conditions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

RFI drafting

Driver's license

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Targeting tools

Databases

All-source methods

Intel sources

Job description

Job Description:

Targeting Officer:

Leidos has multiple Targeting Officer positions in Northern Virginia. Candidates must have or be able to attain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination. Willing and able to work a weekly rotating 24/7 shift schedule, to include weekends and holidays.

Targeting Officers are responsible for guiding and monitoring the execution of collection operations and integrating that collection into a cohesive intelligence narrative. That narrative, incorporating highly complex and specialized multi-INT information, must be communicated regularly to a wide audience of stakeholders, in written form and verbally in both formal and ad-hoc briefings. Throughout this process, Targeting Officers must be able to identify gaps in information and take proactive steps to address those gaps.

Key skills for success include the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, often under high stress. Targeting Officers must be able to think critically and communicate highly complex information accurately, clearly, and in the proper context of a larger effort. Candidates should be comfortable and familiar with drafting and disseminating written RFIs. The ability to confidently and clearly deliver concise briefings is a key skill for Targeting Officers.

Minimum Requirements/Experience: Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to multitask. Ability to work in high stress environments. Experience with targeting tools, databases, all source targeting methodologies, and different intel sources. Able to manage taskings and maintain information flow across multiple organizations. Individuals must posses a valid drivers license with real ID.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 to 8 years of full-time professional experience. Candidates with a Master’s degree are highly desirable with 2 to 6 years experience.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.