Technical SIGINT SME

R-00155976

Description

Accelerate Your Career with Leidos! Unleash your potential by joining us on a path of growth, collaboration, and mastery of cutting-edge technical challenges. Leidos empowers you to take charge of your career trajectory through immersive training, dynamic teamwork, and exposure to impactful missions.

The National Security Sector at Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a SIGINT Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Fort Meade, MD. This critical role is part of a robust program supporting Air Combat Command’s (ACC) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission.

Note: This opportunity is a temporary position with the potential to transition into a permanent role. The position is currently anticipated to run through September 2025, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact within a defined timeframe. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your skills and grow with us!

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

As a SIGINT SME, you'll serve as a pivotal force driving Air Force and National Security Agency Technical SIGINT (TechSIGINT) policies. Your expertise will play a vital role in shaping the future of AF SCC TechSIGINT operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Be the essential bridge between the NSA and the Air Force for TechSIGINT revitalization, championing mission-critical needs and delivering enhanced capabilities.
  
• Provide strategic guidance on Air Force TechSIGINT and TCPED policies, strategies, and standards.
  
• Lead the way in operations management, crafting innovative plans and initiatives to strengthen the Air Force enterprise.
  
• Collaborate with 16 AF and its ISR Wings to sustain a high-performing operational environment, with a focus on compliance and quality assurance.
  
• Advocate for operational policies, influencing high-level decision-making alongside key leaders.
  
• Represent 16 AF with diverse organizations, fostering meaningful connections across DoD directorates, intelligence agencies, academia, and industry.
  

The Essentials (Basic Qualifications):

• Educational/ Overall Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (with 10+ years of experience) or Master’s Degree (with 8+ years of experience). Additional related experience, certifications and training may substitute for a degree.
  
• Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  
• Specific Experience:
  
  • Graduated from a DoD or National Intelligence Agency SIGINT school.
    
  • Solid background in Tactical Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED).
    
  • Expertise in ISR platforms and direct collaboration with national and strategic intelligence missions.
    
  • Strong familiarity with the Joint Command and DoD structure.
    

What Sets You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• In-depth understanding of TechSIGINT policy and advanced-level SIGINT training.
  
• Previous work in an Air Operations Center (AOC) environment.
  
• Knowledge of national and airborne collection programs.
  

Step into a role where your technical know-how will shape mission success and strategic growth. Be the driving force in advancing SIGINT operations for national security.

Are you ready to grow with us? Let’s make an impact together
Original Posting: March 20, 2025
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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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.