Space Force Targeting Instructor - TS/SCILocation: Peterson Space Force Base, CO
Clearance: Active
TS/SCI required
As the
Space Targeting SME , you will lead course development, instruction, and curriculum modernization for Space Force targeting professionals. This role requires deep expertise in space targeting tradecraft, and training delivery.
Primary Responsibilities- Provide course development, updates, and primary instruction for Space Force targeting training programs.
- Serve as the schoolhouse Space Targeting SME, ensuring curriculum accuracy, relevancy, and alignment with evolving USSF ISR requirements.
- Train students on the fundamentals of collecting, analyzing, and applying targeting techniques and tradecraft using real-world scenarios.
- Maintain strong collaboration with mission partners to ensure training reflects current operational needs.
Basic Qualifications- BA/BS (or equivalent experience) and 10+ years of experience relevant to the USSF ISR mission.
- 4+ years of experience within the space targeting enterprise.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a diverse customer set.
- Ability to travel up to 10% to support operational requirements.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications- Recent Space Force ISR experience.
- Recent Space Force instructor experience.
Original Posting:June 12, 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 $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.
