Senior Targeting Subject Matter Expert

The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Senior Targeting Subject Matter Expert. In this position, you will provide expert-level leadership, analysis, and operational support across the full spectrum of joint targeting, Combatant Command assessment activities, and mission-partner interoperability efforts.

You will lead planning, execution, and assessment activities for Desktop Analysis (DTA), Assurance & Validation (A&V) events, and CIAV-aligned targeting assessments, ensuring data-driven insights, operational relevance, and mission impact.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of targeting activities, delivering expert analysis and mission-focused guidance across all phases of the joint targeting cycle.
• Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, workflow visualizations, mission thread products, and executive briefings that clearly articulate findings, risks, and operational impacts.
• Conduct structured testing activities, coordinate with external test organizations, and participate in test-related working groups to ensure rigorous validation of systems, processes, and mission threads.
• Apply deliberate targeting expertise to support CIAV methodology, collaborating with Joint Staff DDC5I teams and Combatant Commands to assess and improve data sharing interoperability with mission partners.
• Serve as Planning/Execution Analyst and Event Lead for Desktop Analysis (DTA) and Assurance & Validation (A&V) events, overseeing research, site configuration, use case execution, and operational data analysis.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate modeling and simulation into event planning, assessment design, and mission thread development to enhance analytical rigor and scenario fidelity.
• Provide expert-level knowledge across the joint targeting process, including Target System Analysis, Target Development, prioritization, MEA, CDE, BDA, CA, and multi-domain mission planning.
• Gather, process, and analyze operational data to identify trends, validate findings, and support decision-quality recommendations for senior leaders and mission partners.
• Assist with testing, evaluation, and development of new systems or updates to existing systems, ensuring alignment with client needs, operational requirements, and emerging technologies.
• Write, update, and maintain project documentation, system procedures, presentations, and training materials to support operational readiness and knowledge transfer across the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years related experience or Master's degree and 6+ years related experience.
• Minimum 8 years supporting military operational activities; minimum 8 years Targeting experience.
• C5ISRT (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) and Targeting Experience.
• Experience developing target packages and target lists with detailed intelligence, capabilities, and vulnerabilities.
• Experience in supporting multi-domain mission planning and effects-based targeting.
• Experience with automated targeting tools (e.g., JTT, MIDB) and Service-specific fire control systems.
• Understanding of the F2T2EA Cycle and the data tools and techniques utilized for each phase of targeting.
• Analyze the operational effectiveness of targeting systems in various scenarios and environments.
• Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and trends on Targeting systems.
• Working knowledge of U.S, NATO, and coalition partner targeting processes, procedures, and systems.
• Apply analytical tools and methodologies to assess targeting system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Must possess skills to communicate effectively and clearly in written reports and verbal presentations.
• Must possess skills to interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor personnel to efficiently and accurately extract information.
• Must possess analytical skills to identify capabilities and limitations, assess operational impacts, and provide focused, achievable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS with eligibility for CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI, and SAPs.
• Joint targeting Staff Course.
• Collateral Damage Estimation.
• Combat Assessment.
• Weapons Application Course.
• Joint Targeting Applications.
• Battle Damage Course.
• Joint duty experience.
• Data Analyst background.
• Combatant Command Staff.
• Joint Staff Experience.
• Experience with Operational-Strategic Level Planning efforts.
• Advanced or Intermediate military level school graduate.
• Operational and C5ISR Assessment Experience.
• Mission Partner Environment Experience.

Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00