Targeting Officer - Spanish Linguist

Leidos; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the United States is seeking a Targeting Officer - Spanish Linguist to work with IC and law enforcement partners to advance mission objectives. This role requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

The position emphasizes direct intelligence analysis, targeting, and operations, with responsibilities for developing leads, supporting field operations, and leveraging diverse datasets and tools to identify networks of interest.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Spanish language proficiency at level 3+.
• Minimum 7 years of intelligence analysis, targeting, and operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop operational leads.
• Provide targeting support to field operations.
• Leverage tools and datasets to drive targeting efforts.
• Conduct research and analysis using classified and open-source data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Leidos is actively seeking a Targeting Officer - Spanish Linguist to work closely with our partners in the IC, law enforcement, and foreign partner organizations to achieve our mission.

Requirements

• Must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph in order to be considered. Candidates who do not currently possess this level of clearance will NOT be considered.
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
• Spanish language 3+
• At least 7 years of direct customer experience focusing on intelligence analysis, targeting, and operations.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in intelligence analysis and targeting.
• Experience working with various intelligence databases and tools.
• Ability to query, assess, and analyze all-source intelligence to identify individuals, networks, and/or organizations of interest.

Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and sustain knowledge of complex geographic and/or functional areas or issues.
• 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, including open-source research and data analysis.

Knowledge

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop operational leads.
• Provide targeting support to field operations.
• Leverage various tools and datasets to drive targeting efforts.
• Conduct research and analysis using various sources, including classified data stores, internet, and other all-source resources.

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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

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.

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.

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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.