Targeting Officer

Leidos; Virginia; Sur place; USD 73 000 - 133 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Leidos is seeking Targeting Officers in Northern Virginia who can obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and work a weekly rotating 24/7 shift that includes weekends and holidays. You will guide and monitor collection operations and translate complex information into a clear intelligence narrative for diverse audiences.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration under pressure, and the ability to deliver concise briefings.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multitask.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Guide and monitor the execution of collection operations and integrate into a cohesive intelligence narrative.
• Communicate that narrative regularly to stakeholders in written and oral briefings.
• Identify information gaps and take proactive steps to address them.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

High-stress tolerance

Targeting tools

All-source targeting

Driver's license

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desirable

Outils

Targeting databases

Description du poste

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

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

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

August 17, 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

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.