Leidos is seeking an experienced Counterintelligence Analyst SME for our client's requirements on a mission focused program within a challenging, dynamic setting located in Bethesda, Maryland. Successful candidates in this position will collaborate across the Intelligence Community (IC) and directly contribute to processes that advance national security objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:- Provide subject matter expertise in offensive counterintelligence activities and initiatives, including strategy development.
- Advise senior decision and policymakers on national priorities and advocate for counterintelligence activities in support of those priorities.
- Understand the broad range of instruments of national power that can be leveraged to support national priorities.
- Identify, draft, and staff national counterintelligence requirements for counterintelligence activities and other instruments of national power in support of national priorities.
- Coordinate, deconflict, and integrate enterprise-wide counterintelligence activities supporting national priorities; assist in the coordination of outreach programs.
- Collaborate with IC analysts to assess the effectiveness and outcomes of operational activities.
Basic Qualifications:- TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
- Experience in offensive counterintelligence activities and strong working knowledge of U.S. counterintelligence programs across the IC.
- Ability to manage both strategic and tactical-level topics and develop innovative recommendations and solutions.
- Proven record of advising senior leaders on sensitive intelligence and policy matters.
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with ability to convey complex issues effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Demonstrated experience navigating interagency processes and familiarity with IC organizations and staff processes.
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Original Posting:June 18, 2026
Pay Range:Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
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.