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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Targeting Officer

Leidos senior full-time

Salary

$73,450 - $132,775 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Targeting Officer to join our team in Northern Virginia. As a Targeting Officer, you will guide and monitor the execution of collection operations and integrate that collection into a cohesive intelligence narrative. You will communicate this narrative to a wide audience of stakeholders through written reports and verbal briefings.

Responsibilities:

  • Guide and monitor collection operations
  • Integrate collection into a cohesive intelligence narrative
  • Communicate narrative to stakeholders through written reports and verbal briefings
  • Identify gaps in information and take proactive steps to address them
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment, often under high stress
  • Think critically and communicate complex information accurately and clearly
  • Draft and disseminate written RFIs
  • Deliver concise briefings confidently and clearly

Requirements:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work in high-stress environments
  • Experience with targeting tools, databases, all-source targeting methodologies, and different intel sources
  • Ability to manage taskings and maintain information flow across multiple organisations
  • Valid driver's license with real ID
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 4-8 years of full-time professional experience
  • Master's degree highly desirable with 2-6 years of experience

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
  • Opportunities for career growth and development

Note: This role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination and a willingness to work a weekly rotating 24/7 shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Required

  • targeting tools
  • databases
  • all-source targeting methodologies
  • intel sources
  • written communication
  • verbal communication
  • multitasking
  • stress management

Nice to have

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Vienna-VA/Targeting-Officer_R-00192470-1

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