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Targeting Officer
full-timeReston$92k - $166k

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Location

Reston

Salary

$92k - $166k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Leidos, a leading government contractor, is excited to announce our recent award of a significant Intelligence Program in Northern Virginia, known as Beacon.

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 the customers’ missions, and valuing the work they do every day.

We are actively seeking Targeting Officers at all levels (1 to 20+ years of experience) with a current TS/SCI w/Polygraph to collaborate with a team of intelligence professionals in support of operations against priority targets. Candidates will be responsible for identifying targeting leads to enable a variety of intelligence operations. Successful candidates will be able to produce detailed targeting packages. Work occurs at client sites in Northern Virginia.

Responsibilities:

  • Review specialized data for intelligence leads

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

  • Engage a variety of stakeholders to address requirements and develop new leads for exploitation

  • Conduct detailed searches on items of interest and relay pertinent data to relevant customer components in a variety of written and briefing formats

Basic Qualifications:

  • All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.

  • Typically requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Proficiency in manipulating various databases in support of the customer mission

  • Experience related to intelligence research and targeting work is required

  • Prior experience in supporting national security operations

  • Familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives

  • Attention to detail

  • Demonstrated ability to research and analyze

  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively

  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve

  • Demonstrated ability to work on several tasks concurrently

  • Strong analytic writing and editing skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work in team environment successfully

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

  • Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple offices and agencies

  • Experience supporting senior decision makers

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

January 12, 2026

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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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

Other facts

Tech stack
Intelligence Research,Targeting Work,Data Manipulation,Analytic Writing,Problem-Solving,Attention to Detail,Team Collaboration,Stakeholder Engagement,Research and Analysis,Organizational Skills,Prioritization,Dynamic Environment Experience,National Security Operations Support,Database Proficiency,Lead Identification,Targeting Package Production

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1969

What you'll do

  • Candidates will be responsible for identifying targeting leads to enable a variety of intelligence operations. They will draft comprehensive targeting packages and engage with stakeholders to develop new leads for exploitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Leidos pay for a Targeting Officer?

Leidos offers a competitive compensation package for the Targeting Officer role. The salary range is USD 92k - 167k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Targeting Officer do at Leidos?

As a Targeting Officer at Leidos, you will: candidates will be responsible for identifying targeting leads to enable a variety of intelligence operations. They will draft comprehensive targeting packages and engage with stakeholders to develop new leads for exploitation..

Why join Leidos as a Targeting Officer?

Leidos is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company. The Targeting Officer role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Targeting Officer position at Leidos remote?

The Targeting Officer position at Leidos is based in Reston, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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