Space Force SIGINT Subject Matter Expert

** Description*
* ** Space Force SIGINT Subject Matter Expert (TS/SCI + Poly) - Fort Meade, MD*
* Leidos Defense Sector is seeking an experienced  
** Space Force SIGINT SME
** to support a major  
** Air Combat Command (ACC) ISR program
** at  
** Fort Meade, MD** .

This senior‑level position plays a critical role in shaping the  
** US Space Force cryptologic enterprise** , serving as a key advisor and functional authority for SIGINT and ISR matters across the Service Cryptologic Component (SCC).

You will directly support and advise the  
** USSF Deputy Director of Intelligence (USSF/S2)
** on SIGINT mission management, policy, authorities, and enterprise development.

** Primary Responsibilities*
* +  
** Lead Space Force Cryptologic Office initiatives
** including cryptologic training, USSF operations, mission authorization, analysis/production, and space operations.

+  
** Serve as SCC SIGINT authority*
* -advise USSF/S2 on SIGINT training, mission execution, policy, and authorities.

+  
** Coordinate with NSA and USSF stakeholders
** to ensure cryptologic readiness for space and counter‑space missions.

+  
** Enhance USSF Initial Skills Training
** and support continuous improvement across the ISR training pipeline.

+  
** Strengthen SIGINT enterprise integration
** across national and tactical operations.

+  
** Provide full‑spectrum SIGINT expertise
** across tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TCPED).

** Basic Qualifications*
* +  
** Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph.*
* +  
** Bachelor's degree
** and  
** 12+ years of SIGINT experience OR a Masters and 10+ years of SIGINT experience . Additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree*
* + Strong foundation in  
** FISINT fundamentals** , collection methodologies, analytic techniques, and tradecraft

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to brief senior leaders

+ Ability to translate complex technical SIGINT concepts for technical and non‑technical audiences

+

Experience with  
** project management tools**  (Confluence, Jira, PowerPoint, Project)

+ Working knowledge of the  
** National Intelligence Community** , Joint Command structures, DoD organizations, and interagency operations

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Understanding of  
** space and electronic warfare
** concepts, threats, and adversary capabilities

+ Demonstrated ability to conduct unbiased, complex research and produce high‑value mission assessments

+

Experience with in  
** NSA** , Space Force ISR operations, or Space Force cryptologic training environments

+ Deep familiarity with  
** Space Force organizational structure and mission*
* + Experience supporting  
** Space Intelligence Operations
** within USSPACECOM, NSIC, or Space Force Deltas

+ Completion of  
** Space 100/200
** or relevant communications satellite experience

** Why This Role Matters*
* This position offers the opportunity to apply deep SIGINT expertise, influence enterprise‑level training, and work directly with senior leaders across the Space Force and Intelligence Community. You will help shape the future of USSF cryptologic operations and strengthen national‑level SIGINT capabilities.

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** Original Posting:*
* July 20, 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 $92,300.00 - $

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…