ISR Collection Manager

Leidos Holding$92K — $166K *
Macon, GA 31204In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience as a military collection or sensor operator
  • Strong communication and multi-tasking skills
  • Experience working within a small team environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop mission tasks list to support intelligence requirements
  • Collaborate with payload operators to maximize capabilities
  • Coordinate ISR collection requirements effectively
  • Disseminate intelligence data within the supported command
  • Conduct presentations and briefings as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a close-knit team environment
  • Engagement in high-impact Air Force mission support
  • Chance to leverage extensive military experience
  • Access to advanced technical expertise in ISR
  • Clearance level access enhances professional profile
Full Job Description
The ISR Collection Manager is a Subject Matter Expert working in a small, close-knit crew environment providing exciting, yet unconventional technical expertise in support of Air Force mission requirements. The Collection Manager leverages their background knowledge and specialized tools to assist the Air Force in developing a mission tasks list that supports the given intelligence requirements within each mission set. Additionally, the collection manager will work alongside of various payload operators to ensure that all capabilities are being maximized and meeting the collection requirements. The Collection Manager must have the ability to multi-task, strong communication skills, and a firm grasp of Crew Resource Management skills are integral components of successful performance.

TOP SECRET / SCI clearance is required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position offers a qualified candidate the unique opportunity to make good use of years of military collection and sensor operator experience. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and minimum of 8 years' relevant experience. Must demonstrate the ability to function within a small team of both military and civilian analysts in support of the customer's analytical requirements. Must be able to coordinate ISR collection requirements and ensure all intelligence data is properly disseminated within the supported command/organization. Must have experience working directly with various payloads in an ISR capacity

DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Demonstrate experience in designing, maintaining, and updating collection plans based on the supported Commander's Priority Intelligence Requirements.
  • Experience interfacing with higher, lateral, and subordinate commands'/organizations' Collection and Requirements Managers including entities to answer intelligence-related Requests for Information (RFIs) and de-conflict or collaborate on AOR requirements and reporting.
  • Demonstrate ability to conduct presentations and briefings when required.


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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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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