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Description
Are you a current or former Intelligence Analyst who enjoys teaching? Want to have an impact on the next generation of Air Force intel analysts? Then read on!
Leidos is hiring an Intelligence Officer Course Instructor to augment the existing Officer Intelligence Course instructor cadre at Goodfellow AFB. The instructor will support the 17 Training Group (17 TRG) at Goodfellow AFB, in San Angelo, TX as a classroom instructor and curriculum developer.
Join Us and Make a Difference
What You’ll do:
Instruct and Inspire: Develop and deliver cutting-edge intelligence courses in accordance with AFIs, AETCIs, and local supplements. Engage with students through both classroom and computer-based instruction.
Curriculum Development: Continuously update and enhance the Officer Intelligence Course to keep it aligned with the latest standards and practices.
Student Progress: Monitor and evaluate student performance, providing feedback and support to help them succeed.
Capstone Exercises: Lead students through rigorous capstone exercises, which may require working extended hours at times to ensure their success.
What We Need:
Security Clearance: TS/SCI security clearance required on Day 1.
Educational Background: Minimum Associate’s degree.
Experience: 6+ years as an all-source intelligence analyst.
Certification: Graduate of the AETC AFSC-awarding course for 14N or 1N0, sister-service equivalent, or National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) equivalent.
Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
Desired Qualifications:
Graduate of the Basic Instructor Course or equivalent.
Experience as an All-Source intelligence instructor.
Are you ready to shape the future of Air Force intelligence? Join Leidos and make a significant impact on the next generation of intel analysts.
AMSOPP1
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
November 9, 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Description
Are you a current or former Intelligence Analyst who enjoys teaching? Want to have an impact on the next generation of Air Force intel analysts? Then read on!
Leidos is hiring an Intelligence Officer Course Instructor to augment the existing Officer Intelligence Course instructor cadre at Goodfellow AFB. The instructor will support the 17 Training Group (17 TRG) at Goodfellow AFB, in San Angelo, TX as a classroom instructor and curriculum developer.
Join Us and Make a Difference
What You’ll do:
Instruct and Inspire: Develop and deliver cutting-edge intelligence courses in accordance with AFIs, AETCIs, and local supplements. Engage with students through both classroom and computer-based instruction.
Curriculum Development: Continuously update and enhance the Officer Intelligence Course to keep it aligned with the latest standards and practices.
Student Progress: Monitor and evaluate student performance, providing feedback and support to help them succeed.
Capstone Exercises: Lead students through rigorous capstone exercises, which may require working extended hours at times to ensure their success.
What We Need:
Security Clearance: TS/SCI security clearance required on Day 1.
Educational Background: Minimum Associate’s degree.
Experience: 6+ years as an all-source intelligence analyst.
Certification: Graduate of the AETC AFSC-awarding course for 14N or 1N0, sister-service equivalent, or National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) equivalent.
Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
Desired Qualifications:
Graduate of the Basic Instructor Course or equivalent.
Experience as an All-Source intelligence instructor.
Are you ready to shape the future of Air Force intelligence? Join Leidos and make a significant impact on the next generation of intel analysts.
AMSOPP1
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
November 9, 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in intelligence officer jobs.
- Active U.S. government security clearance, typically Secret or Top Secret/SCI
- Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, or a related field
- Experience conducting all-source analysis and producing written intelligence assessments
- Proficiency in intelligence community databases and analytical tools
- Foreign language proficiency, particularly Arabic, Mandarin, Farsi, or Russian
- Completion of a polygraph examination or willingness to undergo one
Tips for Your Intelligence Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to clearance levels
Many intelligence officer postings list specific clearance requirements, from Secret to Top Secret/SCI. Call out your clearance level and polygraph status near the top of your resume so hiring managers can qualify you in seconds, not minutes.
Translate classified work for unclassified resumes
You can't detail classified assignments, but you can describe your functional role, the size of the team you supported, and the types of analytical products you produced. Generic phrasing like 'gathered and assessed sensitive information' tells reviewers nothing specific.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists intelligence officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies by your specialty area
Federal postings for HUMINT, SIGINT, and all-source analysis are posted under different job series codes. Search by occupational series rather than just job title so you don't miss openings listed under a code rather than a plain-language title.
Prepare for structured behavioral interviews
Intelligence agencies rely heavily on structured interview formats that probe specific past situations. Prepare two or three detailed examples per core competency, such as analytical judgment, teamwork under pressure, and handling ambiguous information, using concrete outcomes.
Follow up after submitting a federal application
Federal hiring pipelines for intelligence roles can run months long. After submitting, note the announcement number and contact the HR point of contact listed on the posting at the 60-day mark if you haven't received a referral status update.
Intelligence Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most intelligence officers?
Northwest Bank, Leidos, and Nightwing are hiring the most intelligence officers right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong among defense contractors and federal civilian agencies supporting national security missions.
How many intelligence officer jobs are remote?
About 20% of intelligence officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the classified nature of most work in this field. Sub-areas such as open-source intelligence analysis and research-focused roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to operational or field-based positions.
How do you become an intelligence officer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as international relations, political science, or a foreign language. Pursue internships with federal agencies or defense organizations to build analytical experience. Apply for roles that require a security clearance, complete the background investigation process, and expect to pass a polygraph examination before receiving a final offer.
Can you get hired as an intelligence officer with little experience?
Entry-level intelligence officer roles exist, particularly within federal agencies that run structured hiring programs for recent graduates. Focus on demonstrating analytical writing skills, foreign language ability, and any coursework or internships tied to national security or law enforcement. A clean background and willingness to pursue a security clearance matter as much as prior work history at this stage.
What does the intelligence officer interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial screening call, a structured behavioral interview focused on analytical judgment and decision-making, and a written assessment that tests your ability to synthesize information and produce a clear, concise product. For federal roles, the process also involves a background investigation and polygraph examination before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to intelligence officer jobs?
You can find and apply to intelligence officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your clearance level, experience, and specialty area, then apply directly to each listing.
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