Targeting Officer

Leidos; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Northern Virginia is seeking Targeting Officers to guide and monitor collection operations and weave them into a cohesive intelligence narrative. Candidates must obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and be able to work a weekly rotating 24/7 shift, including weekends and holidays.

Strong communication skills, team collaboration, and experience with targeting tools are essential. Education: Bachelor's degree with 4–8 years of experience; Master’s preferred with 2–6 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4–8 years of full-time professional experience.
• Master's degree is highly desirable with 2–6 years experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in high-stress environments.
• Experience with targeting tools, databases, all-source targeting methodologies, and different intel sources.
• Must possess a valid driver license with real ID.

Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor the execution of collection operations and integrate into a cohesive intelligence narrative.
• Communicate the narrative to stakeholders in written form and verbally in briefings.
• Identify gaps in information and take proactive steps to address them.
• Draft and disseminate written RFIs as needed.

Skills

Targeting tools

All-source targeting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Work under high stress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Databases

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.

Description

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.