Targeting Analyst/Instructor (TITFU)

Job description

Description

Targeting Intelligence Instructor

Location: Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

Organization: Leidos, in support of the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW)

Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI

Position Overview

Leidos is seeking qualified Targeting Intelligence professionals to support an upcoming requirement for instructional services at the Targeting Intelligence Formal Training Unit (TIFTU). Personnel selected for this position will provide formal instruction, curriculum development, and exercise facilitation to United States Air Force personnel engaged in Targeting operations. All duties shall be performed in accordance with applicable Air Force, DoD, and Joint standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Provide formal training in support of the Targeting Intelligence Formal Training Unit (TIFTU).

Develop, update, and maintain course materials , lesson plans, training aids, and instructional products to ensure alignment with current systems, tools, and operational requirements.

Deliver classroom instruction , conduct academic evaluations, and administer testing in accordance with established training standards.

Facilitate practical exercises and scenariobased training events.

Instruct on core targeting topics , to include, at a minimum:Intermediate Target Development (ITD)

Advanced Target Development (ATD)

Combat Assessment (CA)

Target System Analysis (TSA)

Target Discovery

Mission Planning

The Joint Targeting Cycle

Required Qualifications

Current TS/SCI security clearance at the time of hire.

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; Additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Documented targeting experience within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.

Demonstrated experience in ITD, ATD, joint targeting , or comparable targeting functions.

Ability to work in a structured training environment and to deliver instruction to personnel engaged in operational targeting missions.

Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, subjectmatter expertise, and the ability to adhere to established training standards and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience supporting the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group (ISRG) or familiarity with its mission sets.

Targeting experience at the Combatant Command, Air Operations Center (AOC), Joint Task Force (JTF), Major Command (MAJCOM), or unit level .

Previous instructional or formal teaching experience .

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Original Posting:

September 21, 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 $82,550.00 - $149,225.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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

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