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. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Job Summary:
We are seeking a self-motivated Targeting Analyst to provide technical and analytic support to a small, high-impact team. This role will enhance mission support by broadening opportunities in targeting, identity intelligence, and all-source analysis.
Responsibilities Include:
- Utilize advanced analytical techniques and methodologies to generate all-source intelligence products and target development packages.
- 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 link-analysis tools such as Palantir or Analyst Notebook 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.
- 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 tracing, call-chain analysis, selector attribution, and classified communication analysis tools.
- Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences and the ability to translate intelligence questions into written responses.
- Familiarity with key US foreign policy, national security Counterterrorism (CT) and local/federal law enforcement objectives or threat-related datasets.
Basic Qualifications:
- TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
- Knowledge of all-source intelligence, including SIGINT, and/or HUMINT collection reports.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with Python
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.
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Original Posting:November 24, 2025For 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.
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.
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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
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 newly launched 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.
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