Space Force ISR Instructor/SME

Leidos

$82K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years in USSF ISR mission support.
  • 4+ years of professional instruction experience in the SIGINT enterprise focusing on FISINT.
  • Strong communication skills to engage a diverse audience.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for mission support.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead course development and updates for Space Force FISINT and targeting training.
  • Act as the FISINT SME, ensuring curriculum aligns with USSF ISR needs.
  • Train students in FISINT techniques using real-world scenarios.
  • Coordinate with mission partners to ensure training effectiveness.
  • Deliver instruction for advanced intelligence training across multiple domains.

Benefits

  • Access to advanced training and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on mission success.
  • Opportunity to influence curriculum relevant to national security.
  • Engagement in real-world operational scenarios.
  • Be a part of a cutting-edge defense team supporting the Space Force.
Full Job Description
Space Force ISR Instructor/SME - TS/SCI

Location: Peterson Space Force Base, CO

Clearance: Active TS/SCI required

The Leidos Defense Group is seeking an experienced ISR Instructor /SME to serve as a lead instructor and curriculum developer supporting a Military Intelligence Program within the United States Space Force ISR enterprise. You will join a mission-driven team delivering advanced intelligence training, enterprise IT, large-scale ISR systems, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, and operational support across all domains-land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Lead course development, updates, and primary instruction for Space Force FISINT and targeting training.
  • Serve as the schoolhouse FISINT subject matter expert, ensuring curriculum accuracy, relevancy, and alignment with evolving USSF ISR requirements.
  • Train students in the fundamentals of collecting, analyzing, and applying FISINT techniques and tradecraft using real-world operational scenarios.
  • Maintain close coordination with mission partners to ensure training reflects current operational needs.


Basic Qualifications
  • BA/BS (or equivalent experience) and 10+ years of experience supporting the USSF ISR mission.
  • 4+ years of professional instruction experience within the SIGINT enterprise, with a focus on FISINT.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a diverse customer set.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% to support mission requirements.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Recent Space Force ISR experience.
  • Recent


Original Posting:
June 12, 2026


Pay Range:
Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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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