Description Target Development and Effects Intelligence Analyst (TS/SCI Required)Location: RAF Molesworth, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
The
Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a highly skilled
Target Development and Effects Intelligence Analyst to support U.S. European Command (EUCOM) operations at RAF Molesworth, UK. This position plays a critical role in developing actionable intelligence and targeting products that support operational planning and mission execution across the EUCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
The selected candidate will conduct in-depth classified research and analysis to develop targeting materials on facilities, individuals, networks, equipment, and other entities of operational interest. This role requires expertise in all-source intelligence analysis, imagery exploitation, and targeting methodologies, along with the ability to collaborate across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD).
Primary Responsibilities- Conduct classified intelligence research and analysis to develop target nominations, target intelligence packages, and supporting targeting products.
- Perform comprehensive target development on facilities, individuals, organizations, equipment, and other entities of interest in support of EUCOM missions.
- Exploit and analyze imagery and all-source intelligence data to produce accurate and timely intelligence products.
- Apply Joint Targeting doctrine and methodologies in accordance with Joint Publications (JP), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instructions (CJCSI), and EUCOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Integrate information from multiple intelligence disciplines to support operational planning and targeting efforts.
- Collaborate with Intelligence Community, Combatant Command, and DoD stakeholders to support mission requirements.
- Maintain intelligence databases and targeting systems while ensuring product accuracy and compliance with established standards.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience as an Imagery Analyst, including imagery exploitation and production of imagery-derived intelligence products. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 3+ years of experience as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst, utilizing analytic tools and methodologies to research, fuse, and assess intelligence information from multiple sources.
- 1+ year of experience conducting Intermediate Target Development (ITD).
- 1+ year of experience supporting intelligence operations within the EUCOM Area of Responsibility.
- Experience collaborating with organizations across the Intelligence Community.
- Experience using the Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB) and Modernized Analytic Reporting System (MARS).
- Working knowledge of Department of Defense and Intelligence Community organizations, missions, and processes.
- Ability to support operations in a 24/7 mission environment.
- Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance required. Candidates must maintain eligibility for continued access to classified information.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience serving as a Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR).
- Knowledge of the Joint Targeting Cycle and intelligence lifecycle.
- Experience utilizing data analytics and visualization tools to support intelligence analysis.
- Knowledge of national and commercial imagery capabilities and applications.
- Familiarity with GEOINT tasking, collection management processes, and collection protocols.
- Graduate of the Joint Intermediate Target Development (JITD) Course.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse organizations and mission partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior military and government leadership.
Clearance RequirementCurrent TS/SCI clearance required. Candidates must possess the ability to maintain eligibility for access to classified information and work in secure operational environments supporting national security objectives.
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Original Posting:October 29, 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:$73,450.00-$113,000.00
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