Targeting Analyst/Instructor

R-00181382

Description

Targeting Analyst / Instructor

Location: Joint Base Langley–Eustis (JBLE), Hampton, VA Clearance: Active TS/SCI required Organization: Leidos / 363rd ISRW

The 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW), in partnership with Leidos, is seeking a highly experienced Targeting Analyst/Instructor to support advanced targeting training and certification programs at Joint Base Langley–Eustis. This role directly supports Air Combat Command (ACC) and its mission to train, certify, and equip the Air Force’s targeting enterprise. You will play a key role in the Air Force Point Positioning Program (AFP4), Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE) Training and Certification Program, and other mission‑critical targeting training pipelines.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support execution of the ACC Intelligence Initial Qualification Course (IIQC) and additional training activities as directed by the Senior Intelligence Officer, Lead IIQC Instructor, or A2 staff.
• Deliver instruction, develop course materials, maintain curriculum, and support all related training functions.
• Integrate systems and tools training throughout all targeting and geospatial curriculum delivery.
• Produce targeting and geospatial products in support of AFP4 requirements, including Precise Point Mensuration (PPM) training and competency assessments for U.S. and allied personnel.
• Acquire source data and create tailored targeting and geospatial products in accordance with customer standards and mission needs.
• Modify AFP4 training and assessment materials for release to allied partners, including development of releasable, country‑specific datasets.
• Conduct Initial Qualification Training (IQT) and Mission Qualification Training (MQT) for U.S. and partner‑nation personnel.
• Administer PPM competency assessments in accordance with AFP4 standards and certification requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience (additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree).
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight while delivering high‑quality, mission‑critical outputs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting in‑depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge‑management issues across organizational and Intelligence Community boundaries.
• Mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies, with awareness of emerging tradecraft developments in academia or related fields.
• Ability to define comprehensive, innovative research approaches that support rigorous assessments and contribute to high‑level analytic tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior USAF experience or familiarity with Air Force command‑and‑control structures.
• Working knowledge of the organizational interfaces among military, federal, state, and local agencies.
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting program requirements and operate effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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Original Posting: April 21, 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 $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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.

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

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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.