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The Opportunity
Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Multi-Intelligence Collection Manager - Mid Level to deliver advanced all-source analytic support, collection management, and operational planning for intelligence operations and requirements supporting U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM). This critical role demands deep expertise across multiple intelligence disciplines, mastery of

collection systems and processes, and an ability to align intelligence activities with the strategic mission of both the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC).

Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan-it's our daily standard.

Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.

Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required

What you'll be doing:

Analyze intelligence derived from a broad spectrum of sources-including Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), Counterintelligence (CI), Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), and Technical Intelligence (TECHINT)-to assess, forecast, and elucidate complex national security and cyberspace issues. Develop and implement comprehensive, multi-domain collection strategies, postures, and operational plans designed to close critical USCYBERCOM intelligence information gaps and meet emerging mission requirements. Translate tactical intelligence needs into actionable strategic objectives and coordinate validated requirements through United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) to ensure community-wide alignment and responsiveness. Utilize and manage collection management tools and databases such as Coliseum, HOTR, NHRTC, and OSCAR-MS for submitting, validating, and tracking Requests for Information (RFIs) and collection tasks. Represent USCYBERCOM at boards, bureaus, committees, working groups (B2C2WG), and other coordination forums, enabling collaborative, deconflicted, and integrated intelligence collection planning. Direct and synchronize the employment of both organic and non-organic collection assets to support operational and strategic intelligence objectives across all echelons of command. Validate, de-conflict, and consolidate intelligence requirements supporting service cyber components and Cyber Mission Forces (CMF); develop, maintain, and communicate Command Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs). Serve as a subject matter expert in Geospatial Intelligence Information Management Services (GIMS), facilitating the development, updating, and sustainment of GEOINT collection portfolios. Advise and assist with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) planning, asset resource availability, and time-sensitive requirement de-confliction-ensuring synchronized operations in concert with CYBERCOM J2 and related stakeholders. Contribute to the formulation and execution of USCYBERCOM collection management authorities and responsibilities; develop operational instructions (OIs) and collection management plans that enable effective command-wide intelligence operations and initiatives.

Clearance Needed:

• Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Needed Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Minimum 8 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

• Bachelor's degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

• Strong understanding of intelligence collection processes and requirements.

• Experience in intelligence collection management or ISR planning, including direct support to joint, interagency, or CCMD operations.

• Strong working knowledge of intelligence disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT) and ISR platforms.

• Experience using DoD and IC collection systems such as COLISEUM, PRISM, HOTR, or MIDB.

• Familiarity with joint planning processes (JOPP, MDMP) and Annex B (Intelligence) and Annex K (IO) integration.

• Proficiency in Collection Management, ISR Planning, and operational-level intelligence support.

• Familiarity with ISR platforms, tools, and methodologies.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Experience supporting a J39 or J2 staff at a Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, or Service Component.

• Understanding of IRCs (MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, Cyber) and their intelligence support requirements

• Familiarity with intelligence requirements related to adversary decision-making processes, influence operations, or disinformation campaigns.

• Experience developing or validating ISR collection in support of non-kinetic targeting or IO assessments.

• Graduate of a service or joint collection management course (e.g., DIA Collection Management Course, Army MI Officer Collection Manager Course, Air Force 14N ISR Operations Course, or equivalent)

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