Targeting Subject Matter Expert Suffolk, VA Minimum of Secret clearance required The Defense Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Targeting Effects Subject Matter Expert. The Targeting Effects Subject Matter Expert provides expert‑level leadership, analysis, and operational support across the full spectrum of joint targeting, Combatant Command assessment activities, and mission‑partner interoperability efforts. This role integrates advanced analytical methodologies, testing rigor, modeling and simulation, and multi‑domain operational expertise to support high‑visibility programs and senior decision‑makers.
You will lead planning, execution, and assessment activities for Desktop Analysis (DTA), Assurance & Validation (A&V) events, and CIAV‑aligned targeting assessments, ensuring data‑driven insights, operational relevance, and mission impact.
- Targeting Operations — Provide SME Analyst to planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of targeting activities, delivering expert analysis and mission focused guidance across all phases of the joint targeting cycle.
- Analytical Product Development — Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, workflow visualizations, mission thread products, and executive briefings that clearly articulate findings, risks, and operational impacts.
- Test Planning & Execution — Conduct structured testing activities, coordinate with external test organizations, and participate in test related working groups to ensure rigorous validation of systems, processes, and mission threads.
- CIAV Targeting Support — Apply deliberate targeting expertise to support CIAV methodology, collaborating with Joint Staff DDC5I teams and Combatant Commands to assess and improve data sharing interoperability with mission partners.
- Event Planning — Serve as SME Analyst for Desktop Analysis (DTA) and Assurance & Validation (A&V) events, executing research, site configuration, use case execution, and operational data analysis.
- Modeling & Simulation Integration — Support opportunities to incorporate modeling and simulation into event planning, assessment design, and mission thread development to enhance analytical rigor and scenario fidelity.
- Joint Targeting Expertise — Provide expert level knowledge across the joint targeting process, including Target System Analysis, Target Development, prioritization, MEA, CDE, BDA, CA, and multi domain mission planning.
- Operational Data Analysis — Gather, process, and analyze operational data to identify trends, validate findings, and support decision quality recommendations for project leads and mission partners.
- Systems Development Support — Assist with testing, evaluation, and development of new systems or updates to existing systems, ensuring alignment with client needs, operational requirements, and emerging technologies.
- Documentation & Training Development — Write, update, and maintain project documentation, system procedures, presentations, and training materials to support operational readiness and knowledge transfer across the team.
- US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years related experience or Master’s degree and 42 years related experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum 4 years supporting military operational activities; minimum 4 years Targeting experience.
- C5
ISRT (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) and Targeting Experience. - Experience developing target packages and target list with detailed intelligence, capabilities and vulnerabilities.
- Experience in supporting multi-domain mission planning and effects-based targeting.
- Experience with automated…
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