Joint Target Intelligence Analyst - Senior at Leidos in Fort Meade, MD

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The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking an experienced Joint Target Intelligence Analyst - Senior, to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission, to provide comprehensive joint target intelligence (JTI) support—encompassing target system analysis, joint target development, target list management, and combat assessment—in accordance with Joint Publication (JP) 3-60, JP 3-12, and applicable Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instructions (CJCSI). The analyst will further assist with JTI support to dynamic targeting, joint target enterprise management, and training for USCYBERCOM staff, sub-unified commands, and components. Responsibilities include developing training materials, conducting on-the-job training (OJT), and maintaining enterprise readiness, automation, and standardization across joint targeting efforts.

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Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.

Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

What you'll be doing:

Provide joint target intelligence, including in-depth target system analysis, development of joint target lists, ongoing target management, and combat assessment in accordance with JP 3-60, JP 3-12, CJCSI 3121.01, CJCSI 3122.06, CJCSI 3160.01, CJSCI 3370.01, and CJCSI 3162.02. Assist with JTI support to dynamic targeting, offering expert insight on procedures and requirements aligned with JP 3-60 and in support of optimal enterprise targeting management. Support joint target enterprise management functions, including the coordination of training, automation, standardization, exercise planning/coordination, and readiness assessments for USCYBERCOM and subordinate elements. Develop and deliver joint target intelligence training materials; provide on-the-job training (OJT) to government civilian, military, and contractor personnel as required. Coordinate joint targeting intelligence efforts across the command and its components, as well as with other Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, the Military Targeting Committee, and the broader Intelligence Community. Recommend updates and changes to joint target intelligence policy to command leadership and staff. Submit all-source intelligence production requirements, respond to intelligence requests for information, and conduct evaluations of intelligence reports to support targeting activities. Produce joint target intelligence materials, including but not limited to: Target System Analysis (TSA), Electronic Target Folders (ETFs), target graphics, and Battle Damage Assessments (BDA). Effectively utilize intelligence tools such as National Production Workshop (NPW), Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS), MAVEN, WARPATH, Joint Cyber Command and Control (JCC2), and Joint Targeting Toolbox Capabilities Package (JTT-CP). Adhere to Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) all-source intelligence analytic tradecraft standards, including but not limited to ICDs 203, 206, 208, and 209. Support intelligence staff functions, including the creation, management, and coordination of responses to formal staff packages; provide subject matter expertise in intelligence requests, operational and planning meetings, joint targeting working groups, and coordination boards.

Needed Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master’s degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Targeting certification and experience required.

Clearance Needed:

• Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Candidates with prior training and experience within the Defense Intelligence Agency Mission Management career field, Joint Target Intelligence specialty, or those who have previously served in the following military branch classification codes are strongly encouraged to apply: o USAF: 14N4, 1N8 o USN: 1830 AQD Code: 3A2; IS PNEC: K23A/K27; SNEC: K38A/K39A/K40A o USSF: 14N, 58
• Deep familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
• Joint or Service Qualifying Targeting School (JTS, CTC, etc).
• Additional relevant experience at USCYBERCOM, CMF, other combatant command or component J2/JIOC or IC.
• Additional targeting, fires, planning, systems experience or education/training, particularly related to cyberspace operations.

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Original Posting:

January 26, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.