Targeting Officer

Leidos; Town of Vienna (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the United States is seeking Targeting Officer candidates who can obtain TS/SCI clearance and work a weekly rotating 24/7 shift, including weekends and holidays.

You will guide and monitor collection operations, synthesize multi-INT into intelligence narratives, identify information gaps, and draft RFIs. Strong written and verbal communication and ability to perform under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor the execution of collection operations.
• Integrate collection into a cohesive intelligence narrative.
• Communicate narrative to stakeholders in writing and briefings.
• Draft RFIs as needed.
• Deliver concise briefings clearly and effectively.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

High-stress work

Targeting tools

Databases

All-source targeting

Intel sources

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Targeting tools

Databases

All-source targeting methodologies

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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Original Posting:

September 16, 2026

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 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.