Description
USELMS Database Analyst
Location: 57 IS / 365 ISRG – JBSA‑Lackland, TX
Position Summary
Leidos’ Defense Sector is seeking a seasoned Electronic Warfare (EW) and Technical Intelligence professional to serve as a United States Electromagnetic Systems (USELMS) Analyst supporting the 57th Intelligence Squadron, 365th ISRG, 363rd ISRW, 16th Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas.
In this mission‑critical role, the selected expert will lead technical and engineering verification of USELMS database methodologies, validate intelligence and engineering source data, and ensure strict compliance with EW and Intelligence Community (IC) standards. This position provides authoritative guidance on analytical workflows and supports modeling activities across Radar, EO/IR, Communications, ECM, RWR, and other electromagnetic spectrum–dependent systems.
The analyst will also help shape acquisition intelligence requirements, manage RFIs and Data Quality Feedback (DQF), and ensure that own‑forces and U.S. commercial parametric data are accurately captured, prioritized, and delivered to end users.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with USELMS Government Acceptance Reviews
- Conduct engineering assessments of USELMS database files across Platforms, Radar, EO/IR, Communications, ECM, and RWR systems
- Perform independent quality control of technical data, engineering models, and intelligence studies to ensure accurate system behavior representation
- Document QC findings and brief government Program Managers to support formal acceptance decisions
- Develop and maintain standardized processes
- Align USELMS workflows with Intelligence Mission Data (IMD) Production Centers and incorporate end‑user feedback
- Provide technical analysis of U.S. and own‑forces systems
- Assess Radar, EO/IR, Comms, ECM, and RWR systems and other EMS‑dependent technologies as assigned
- Support Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) activities
- Conduct preliminary review and QC of foreign‑releasable USELMS models for all Services
- Prepare NATO emitter database updates for Radar and Communications systems
- Manage USELMS Data Quality Feedback (DQF)
- Track, analyze, and resolve DQF reports to maintain data integrity and mission readiness
- Support Acquisition Intelligence Requirement Enterprise System (AIRES)
- Manage Blue/White IMD data requests
- Verify system activity status
- Assign responsible agencies (57 IS, ARAT, NIWDC)
- Forecast model initialization/update timelines using Hawkeye task management
- Notify agencies of unmet requirements
- Create new AIRES requirement packages for external requests
- Evaluate and improve USELMS processes
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend modernization opportunities
- Advance data integration with other IC databases via API or similar technologies
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Radar Engineering, Physics, or related technical field and 10-20 years of analytical experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree . A Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Radar Engineering, Physics, or related technical field may be considered in lieu of experience.
- Current TS/SCI clearance with understanding of associated security practices
- Experience within the EW community, Intelligence Community, Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) community, or an IMD Production Center
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with USELMS modeling schemas (Radar, Communications, ECM, EO/IR, RWR, Platforms)
- Experience handling security markings and CUI
- Knowledge of Nighthawk analytical toolsets
- Background in radar system design/operations/maintenance, Technical ELINT, or military service
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
January 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
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.
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