Targeting Officer
About the role
Leidos has multiple Targeting Officer positions in Northern Virginia. Candidates must have or be able to attain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination.
Responsibilities
Targeting Officers are responsible for guiding and monitoring the execution of collection operations and integrating that collection into a cohesive intelligence narrative. That narrative, incorporating highly complex and specialized multi-INT information, must be communicated regularly to a wide audience of stakeholders, in written form and verbally in both formal and ad-hoc briefings. Throughout this process, Targeting Officers must be able to identify gaps in information and take proactive steps to address those gaps.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in high stress environments
- Experience with targeting tools, databases, all source targeting methodologies, and different intel sources
- Able to manage taskings and maintain information flow across multiple organizations
- Valid driver’s license with REAL ID
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 to 8 years of full‑time professional experience
- Candidates with a Master’s degree are highly desirable with 2 to 6 years of experience
Skills
Key skills for success include the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, often under high stress. Targeting Officers must be able to think critically and communicate highly complex information accurately, clearly, and in the proper context of a larger effort. Candidates should be comfortable and familiar with drafting and disseminating written RFIs. The ability to confidently and clearly deliver concise briefings is a key skill for Targeting Officers.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement