• Targeting Analyst

    Leidos (Reston, VA)


    Description

    The primary function of a Targeting Analyst is to collaborate with a team of intelligence professionals in support of HUMINT operations against priority targets. Candidates will be responsible for identifying targeting leads to enable a variety of intelligence operations through the exploitation of classified and open-source databases. Successful Specialized Skills Officers will identify and evaluate possible counterintelligence concerns, drive HUMINT operations through written products and briefings, and empower core collectors by producing detailed targeting packages. Daily activities include:

     

    + Review operational traffic for intelligence leads

    + Draft comprehensive targeting packages in support of the client’s objectives

    + Engage operational components within the customer organization to address targeting requirements and develop new leads for operational exploitation

    + Conduct detailed searches on items of operational interest and relay pertinent data to relevant customer components

    REQUIRED:

    + Bachelor’s and 8 years of relevant experience

    + **Must currently possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Candidates who do not currently possess this level of clearance will not be considered.**

    + Proficiency in manipulating various classified and open-source databases in support of the customer mission

    + Experience related to intelligence research and targeting work is required

    + Prior experience in supporting HUMINT operations or familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives.

    + Familiarity with various writing styles and classified client databases, including specific targeting tools

    + Strong briefing and writing skills are a must as well as the ability to work well with teams or individually with minimal supervision

    + Demonstrated regional and/or functional expertise or a working knowledge of geographic

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Prior overseas experience, including operating in high threat areas

    CIJ

    Original Posting:

    February 28, 2025

    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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

     

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

    REQNUMBER: R-00154542

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.