Targeting Officer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 89,700 - 162,150; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Targeting Officer in Northern Virginia to oversee collection operations and integrate multi-INT information into cohesive intelligence narratives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with substantial experience, be capable of critical thinking, and possess strong communication skills. The role includes a 24/7 shift requirement, and familiarity with drafting RFIs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 to 12 years of professional experience.
• Master's degree preferred with 6 to 10 years experience.
• Experience in intelligence preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor execution of collection operations.
• Communicate complex intelligence narratives verbally and in writing.
• Identify gaps in information and take pro-active steps.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Description

Job Description

Targeting Officer:

Leidos has multiple Targeting Officer positions in Northern Virginia. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination and be willing to work a 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 pro-active steps to address those gaps.

Key skills for success include the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, often under 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.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least 8 to 12 years of full-time professional experience. Candidates with a Master's degree are highly desirable with 6 to 10 years experience. Previous intelligence experience is preferred, but not required.

Original Posting:
April 24, 2025
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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.