Targeting Officer

Leidos is actively seeking a Targeting Officer - Spanish Linguist to work closely with our partners in the IC, law enforcement, and foreign partner organizations to achieve our mission.

Requirements: Must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph in order to be considered. Candidates who do not currently possess this level of clearance will NOT be considered.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.

• •Spanish language 3+
• •At least 4 years of direct customer experience focusing on intelligence analysis, targeting, and operations.

Experience:

• •Demonstrated experience in intelligence analysis and targeting.
• •Experience working with various intelligence databases and tools.
• •Ability to query, assess, and analyze all-source intelligence to identify individuals, networks, and/or organizations of interest.

Skills:

• •Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• •Ability to develop and sustain knowledge of complex geographic and/or functional areas or issues.
• •Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• •Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• •Proficiency in using various tools and datasets to support targeting efforts, including open-source research and data analysis.

Knowledge:

• •Understanding of Intelligence Community operations and best practices.
• •Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing intelligence activities.

Responsibilities:

• •Identify and develop operational leads.
• •Provide targeting support to field operations.
• •Leverage various tools and datasets to drive targeting efforts.
• •Conduct research and analysis using various sources, including classified data stores, internet, and other all-source resources.

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Original Posting:

August 31, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.