Targeting Officer - Expert

Leidos LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, a leading government contractor, seeks an expert Targeting Officer to work closely with IC and partner agencies to advance our mission from Reston, VA. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of direct customer targeting experience, with demonstrated intelligence analysis, targeting, and operations skills.

Candidates will query and analyze all-source data, develop targeting plans, and collaborate with US government and partner organizations while adhering to relevant laws and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 20+ years of relevant direct customer targeting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in intelligence analysis, targeting, and operations.
• Prior experience with the IC or U.S. Government agencies on similar programs.
• Foreign field experience, including multiple tours or extended TDYs.
• Experience with targeting plans and intelligence collection efforts.

Responsibilities

• Identify individuals, networks, and organizations of interest using all-source intelligence.
• Develop and implement targeting plans and operational approaches.
• Coordinate with IC partners, law enforcement, and foreign organizations.
• Operate with strong analytical and critical thinking under mission demands.
• Communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

All-source analysis

Analytical thinking

Communications

Team collaboration

Targeting operations

Data/tool proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Intelligence databases & tools

Job description

Leidos, a leading government contractor, is looking for an expert level Targeting Officer to work closely with our partners in the IC, law enforcement, and foreign partner organizations to achieve our mission.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 20+ years of relevant direct customer targeting experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in intelligence analysis, targeting, and operations.
• Prior experience working with the IC or other U.S. Government agencies on similar programs.
• Foreign field experience, including multiple tours or extended temporary duty assignments.
• Experience with targeting plans, operational approaches, and intelligence collection efforts.
• Experience working with various intelligence databases and tools.

Skills

• Ability to query, assess, and analyze all-source intelligence to identify individuals, networks, and/or organizations of interest.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and sustain knowledge of clandestine collection capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using various tools and datasets to support targeting efforts.

Knowledge

• Understanding of Intelligence Community operations and best practices.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing intelligence activities.

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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 $139,100.00 - $251,450.00 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity 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.