Targeting Officer | TS/SCI Clearance, 24/7 Ops

Leidos; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Northern Virginia seeks a Targeting Officer to guide and monitor collection operations, integrating findings into a cohesive intelligence narrative for stakeholders.

The role requires drafting RFIs, delivering concise briefings, and coordinating across multiple organizations under high-stress conditions. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required or obtainable during employment. The position includes a weekly rotating 24/7 shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8–12 years of full-time professional experience.
• Master’s degree is highly desirable with 6–10 years experience.
• Experience with targeting tools, databases, all-source targeting methodologies, and different intel sources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in high-stress environments with cross-organizational collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor the execution of collection operations.
• Integrate collection into a cohesive intelligence narrative for stakeholders.
• Draft and disseminate written RFIs; deliver concise briefings.
• Identify information gaps and take proactive steps to address them.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

High-stress work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree and 8–12 years of full-time experience

Master’s degree (desirable) 6–10 years

Tools

Targeting tools

Databases

All-source targeting

Job description

Leidos in Northern Virginia seeks a Targeting Officer to guide and monitor collection operations, integrating findings into a cohesive intelligence narrative for stakeholders.

The role requires drafting RFIs, delivering concise briefings, and coordinating across multiple organizations under high-stress conditions. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required or obtainable during employment. The position includes a weekly rotating 24/7 shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.