Targeting Officer

Leidos, a leading government contractor, is supporting a large Intelligence Program in Northern Virginia.

This long-term program offers exceptional opportunities for skilled and dedicated professionals to continue making a critical impact on national security.

At Leidos, your most important work is ahead! You will enjoy great benefits such as paid time off (PTO), 401K, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, parental paid leave and more! You'll be supported by some of the most respected leaders in the industry, leaders who are deeply committed to empowering their teams, supporting customer missions, and valuing the work they do every day.

We are actively seeking experienced Targeting Officers with a current TS/SCI with Polygraph to join our high-performing team. Candidates will support operational elements by providing research and analysis in support of the customer mission. Officers will utilize multiple layers of dynamic research, report writing, and briefing. Work occurs at client sites in Northern Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full range of operational and support activities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for overseas offices

• Provide operational guidance for ongoing cases

• Propose recommendations for possible operational scenarios

• Coordinate legal and policy issues affecting cases and overseas offices

• Conduct in-depth research on existing cases and intelligence assessments using a variety of sources

• Provide briefings to senior decision-makers

Basic Qualifications

• Current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant customer experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze information effectively

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple efforts

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage several tasks concurrently

• Strong analytic writing and editing skills

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment

• Demonstrated success working in a high-paced, dynamic environment

• Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple offices and agencies

• Experience supporting senior decision-makers

• Experience related to intelligence research and analysis work