Space Force SIGINT Subject Matter Expert

Space Force SIGINT Subject Matter Expert (TS/SCI Poly) Fort Meade MD

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking an experienced Space Force SIGINT SME to support a major Air Combat Command (ACC) ISR program at Fort Meade MD.

This seniorlevel position plays a critical role in shaping the US Space Force cryptologic enterprise serving as a key advisor and functional authority for SIGINT and ISR matters across the Service Cryptologic Component (SCC).

You will directly support and advise the USSF Deputy Director of Intelligence (USSF/S2) on SIGINT mission management policy authorities and enterprise development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Space Force Cryptologic Office initiatives including cryptologic training USSF operations mission authorization analysis/production and space operations.
• Serve as SCC SIGINT authorityadvise USSF/S2 on SIGINT training mission execution policy and authorities.
• Coordinate with NSA and USSF stakeholders to ensure cryptologic readiness for space and counterspace missions.
• Enhance USSF Initial Skills Training and support continuous improvement across the ISR training pipeline.
• Strengthen SIGINT enterprise integration across national and tactical operations.
• Provide fullspectrum SIGINT expertise across tasking collection processing exploitation and dissemination (TCPED).

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph.
• Bachelors degree and 12 years of SIGINT experience OR a Masters and 10 years of SIGINT experience . Additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong foundation in FISINT fundamentals collection methodologies analytic techniques and tradecraft
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to brief senior leaders
• Ability to translate complex technical SIGINT concepts for technical and nontechnical audiences
• Experience with project management tools (Confluence Jira PowerPoint Project)
• Working knowledge of the National Intelligence Community Joint Command structures DoD organizations and interagency operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of space and electronic warfare concepts threats and adversary capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to conduct unbiased complex research and produce highvalue mission assessments
• Experience within NSA Space Force ISR operations or Space Force cryptologic training environments
• Deep familiarity with Space Force organizational structure and mission
• Experience supporting Space Intelligence Operations within USSPACECOM NSIC or Space Force Deltas
• Completion of Space 100/200 or relevant communications satellite experience

Why This Role Matters

This position offers the opportunity to apply deep SIGINT expertise influence enterpriselevel training and work directly with senior leaders across the Space Force and Intelligence Community. You will help shape the future of USSF cryptologic operations and strengthen nationallevel SIGINT capabilities.

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