We are actively seeking Desk Officers at all levels (1 to 20+ years of experience) with a current
TS/SCI w/Polygraph to join our high-performing team. Candidates will support operational elements by providing research and analysis to support the customer's mission. Officers will utilize multiple layers of dynamic research, report writing, and briefing. Work occurs at client sites in Northern Virginia.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a full range of operational and support activities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for overseas offices
- Provide operational guidance for ongoing cases
- Propose recommendations for possible operational scenarios
- Coordinate legal and policy issues affecting cases and overseas offices
- Provide in-depth research on existing cases, and intelligence assessments using a variety of sources
- Provide briefings to senior decision-makers
All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be determined after in person meeting.
Basic Qualifications:
- Typically requires a BA degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience, additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.
- Demonstrated ability to research and analyze
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve
- Demonstrated ability to work on several tasks concurrently
- Strong analytic writing and editing skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in team environment successfully
- Demonstrated success in working in a high-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple offices and agencies
- Experience supporting senior decision makers
- Experience related to intelligence research and analysis work
Original Posting:July 6, 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 $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.
