Leidos Inc
Description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Targeting Analyst in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) located in McLean, VA. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.
Job Summary We are seeking a self‑motivated Targeting Analyst to provide technical and analytic support to a small, high‑impact team. This is a developmental position with opportunities for career growth along a nodal network analysis, targeting, or Finished Intelligence track.
Responsibilities
Utilize advanced analytical techniques and methodologies to generate all‑source intelligence products and target development packages.
Manipulate and analyze data using Microsoft Excel, employing formulas to draw meaningful insights.
Read, interpret, and process intelligence reports from various disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, and technical data).
Present findings and strategic intelligence briefings to senior management and non‑technical stakeholders.
Use tools such as Palantir for comprehensive intelligence and target package creation.
Work independently while coordinating with a team for tracking progress and insights via publicly available and proprietary software tools.
Basic Qualifications
TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
Proven ability to brief senior level managers effectively and efficiently.
Knowledge of all‑source intelligence, including SIGINT, and/or HUMINT collection reports.
Familiarity with Boolean search methodologies and classified client databases, including specific targeting tools.
Experience with producing Finished Intelligence or structured threat assessments.
Ability to communicate technical findings to non‑technical audiences and the ability to translate intelligence questions into written responses.
Familiarity with key U.S. foreign policy, national security Counterterrorism (CT) and local/federal law enforcement objectives or threat‑related datasets.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8‑12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 6‑10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
Benefits and Compensation Pay range: $89,700.00 – $162,150.00. 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 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.
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. For more details, visit
Leidos Pay & Benefits .
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit
www.Leidos.com .
Employment Security Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (e.g., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (e.g., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services or messaging platforms. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information, please contact us at
LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Original Posting: November 18, 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.
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Job Summary We are seeking a self‑motivated Targeting Analyst to provide technical and analytic support to a small, high‑impact team. This is a developmental position with opportunities for career growth along a nodal network analysis, targeting, or Finished Intelligence track.
Responsibilities
Utilize advanced analytical techniques and methodologies to generate all‑source intelligence products and target development packages.
Manipulate and analyze data using Microsoft Excel, employing formulas to draw meaningful insights.
Read, interpret, and process intelligence reports from various disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, and technical data).
Present findings and strategic intelligence briefings to senior management and non‑technical stakeholders.
Use tools such as Palantir for comprehensive intelligence and target package creation.
Work independently while coordinating with a team for tracking progress and insights via publicly available and proprietary software tools.
Basic Qualifications
TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
Proven ability to brief senior level managers effectively and efficiently.
Knowledge of all‑source intelligence, including SIGINT, and/or HUMINT collection reports.
Familiarity with Boolean search methodologies and classified client databases, including specific targeting tools.
Experience with producing Finished Intelligence or structured threat assessments.
Ability to communicate technical findings to non‑technical audiences and the ability to translate intelligence questions into written responses.
Familiarity with key U.S. foreign policy, national security Counterterrorism (CT) and local/federal law enforcement objectives or threat‑related datasets.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8‑12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 6‑10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
Benefits and Compensation Pay range: $89,700.00 – $162,150.00. 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 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.
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. For more details, visit
Leidos Pay & Benefits .
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit
www.Leidos.com .
Employment Security Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (e.g., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (e.g., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services or messaging platforms. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information, please contact us at
LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Original Posting: November 18, 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.
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