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Targeting Officer

Leidos

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
25%
Polygraph
Reston, VA (On-Site/Office)

R-00161103

Description

Leidos, a leading government contractor, is excited to announce our recent award of a significant Intelligence Program in Northern Virginia, known as Beacon.

This long-term program offers exceptional opportunities for skilled and dedicated professionals to continue making a critical impact on national security.

At Leidos, your most important work is ahead! You will enjoy great benefits such as paid time off (PTO), 401K, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, parental paid leave and more! You'll be supported by some of the most respected leaders in the industry - leaders who are deeply committed to empowering their teams, supporting the customers’ missions, and valuing the work they do every day.

We are actively seeking Targeting Officers at all levels (1 to 20+ years of experience)with a current TS/SCI w/Polygraph to c ollaborate with a team of intelligence professionals in supp ort of operations against priority targets. Candidates will be responsible for identifying targeting leads to enable a variety of intelligence operations. Successful candidates will be able to produce detailed targeting packages. Work occurs at client sites in Northern Virginia.

Responsibilities:
  • Review specialized data for intelligence leads
  • Draft comprehensive targeting packages in support of the client’s objectives
  • Engage a variety of stakeholders to address requirements and develop new leads for exploitation
  • Conduct detailed searches on items of interest and relay pertinent data to relevant customer components in a variety of written and briefing formats


This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience.  All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be determined after in person meeting.

Level 1: requires 1 year of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Level 2: requires 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Level 3: requires 7 years of relevant  experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Level 4: requires 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Level 5: requires 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree

*5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree*

Basic Qualifications:
  • All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.
  • Proficiency in manipulating various databases in support of the customer mission
  • Experience related to intelligence research and targeting work is required
  • Prior experience in supporting national security operations
  • Familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives
  • Attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to research and analyze
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve
  • Demonstrated ability to work on several tasks concurrently
  • Strong analytic writing and editing skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in team environment successfully
  • Demonstrated success in working in a high-paced, dynamic environment
  • Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple offices and agencies
  • Experience supporting senior decision makers


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Original Posting: June 16, 2025
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 $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

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.
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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