Targeting Officer (TS/SCI Clearance)

About the role

Leidos has several Targeting Officer positions in Northern Virginia. The role guides and monitors the execution of collection operations and integrates them into a coherent intelligence narrative, communicating it regularly to a wide audience of stakeholders in writing and verbally, in formal and ad-hoc briefings. It involves identifying information gaps and taking proactive steps to close them.

Key responsibilities

• Guide and monitor the execution of collection operations and integrate them into a cohesive intelligence narrative
• Communicate the narrative regularly to stakeholders, in writing and verbally, in formal and ad-hoc briefings
• Identify gaps in information and take proactive steps to address them
• Work collaboratively in a team, often under high stress, and deliver concise, accurate briefings

Required profile

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination, held or attainable
• Bachelor's degree and 4 to 8 years of full-time professional experience; a Master's degree is highly desirable with 2 to 6 years of experience
• Willingness to work a weekly rotating 24/7 schedule including weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license with real ID

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to multitask
• Comfort working in high-stress environments
• Experience with targeting tools, databases, all-source targeting methodologies and different intelligence sources
• Able to manage taskings and keep information flowing across multiple organizations
• Familiarity with drafting and disseminating written RFIs