Targeting Officer

leidos· 00100 LEIDOS, INC.
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📍 Reston, VAFull time💰 USD 51K–92K

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

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience.  Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be determined after in person meeting. The posted salary range does not reflect the program's actual salaries or budgets.

Level 1: requires 1 year of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
Level 2: requires 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
Level 3: requires 7 years of relevant  experience and a Bachelor’s degree
Level 4: requires 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
Level 5: requires 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
*5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree*

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

Basic Qualifications:

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

  • 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

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Original Posting:

June 16, 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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Targeting Officer role at leidos?
The listed salary for this Targeting Officer position at leidos is USD 51K–92K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Targeting Officer position at leidos located?
This Targeting Officer role at leidos is based in Reston, VA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Targeting Officer role at leidos full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Targeting Officer role in the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos.
Which team or department does the Targeting Officer at leidos belong to?
This Targeting Officer position is part of the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Targeting Officer position at leidos?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to leidos's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Targeting Officer job at leidos posted?
This Targeting Officer position at leidos was posted on Sep 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Targeting Officer
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