Education Specialist

Leidos Holding$82K — $149K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in School Psychology, Special Education, Speech/Language Pathology, or Occupational Therapy
  • Minimum of 3 years of practitioner’s experience in an education system
  • Experience supporting public school systems
  • Willingness to undergo investigation for TS/SCI clearance
  • Preferred: Experience in DC, MD, or Northern VA public schools
  • Preferred: Expertise related to Special Needs Education Allowance (SNEA)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of education-related documentation for dependent children
  • Utilize medical databases for case reviews
  • Provide eligibility recommendations for Special Needs Education Allowance (SNEA)
  • Deliver briefings on education-related topics to diverse audiences
  • Educate stakeholders on available educational resources in the region
  • Support education development for eligible family members, particularly children and young adults

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Engagement in an evolving and dynamic occupational health and wellness mission
  • Support for professional development and education resources for family members
  • Potential for impactful work in the field of special needs education
  • Access to a strong network of regional professionals in education and health sectors
Full Job Description

The Leidos Intel Sector is seeking an experienced and highly capable Education Specialist in Northern, VA to support a multidisciplinary team executing an evolving and dynamic occupational health and wellness mission.  

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of all education-related documentation submitted on behalf of dependent children, including but not limited to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, reports from related service providers, and psychoeducational evaluation reports.

  • Conduct case reviews utilizing various medical databases. 

  • Apply relevant subject matter expertise to conduct case reviews and to provide Special Needs Education Allowance (SNEA) eligibility recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Provide briefings on education-related topics to a variety of audiences, including family members.

  • Leverage area knowledge and educate stakeholder personnel about educational resources available within a particular geographic location. 

  • Support overall education development for employee eligible family members, especially children and young adults.

Basic Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in one of the following: School Psychology, Special Education, Speech/Language Pathology, or Occupational Therapy

  • Minimum of 3 years of practitioner’s experience in an education system

  • Demonstrated experience supporting one or multiple public school systems

  • Must be willing to undergo an investigation for a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in DC, MD or Northern VA public school systems

  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise as it relates to the Special Needs Education Allowance (SNEA)



Original Posting:
June 2, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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.

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