Full Job Description
Leidos is searching for a motivated Research Analyst to support the AFCYBER USCYBERCOM 2.0 Integration Task Force at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. The Research Analyst will be responsible for gathering, synthesizing, and analyzing complex personnel, operational, and policy information. Using quantitative data gathered from existing data sources and qualitative data gathered from interviews and working groups, the analyst will produce white papers, data visualizations, and strategic recommendations to support the Task Force's mandate as the central integration point for HAF, USCYBERCOM, 16 AF Staff, and subordinate units. Interested candidates must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy Research, Data Collection, and Analysis-
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing Air Force, USCYBERCOM, and DoD policies related to cyber personnel management, force presentation, and training.
• Extract, compile, and analyze quantitative data from relevant Air Force and Joint databases.
• Design and execute qualitative research plans, facilitating SME Working groups, conducting structured/semi-structured interviews, and participating in relevant meetings to gather necessary information.
• Compile and synthesize multiple white papers, briefings, tasker inputs, and other written data sources to produce cohesive papers, briefs, and tasker responses incorporating inputs from a large number of disparate collaboration partners.
• Identify resource needs, friction points, policy gaps, or organizational design problems that hinder the achievement of USCYBERCOM 2.0 objectives.
Strategic Reporting and Visualization-
• Translate complex quantitative datasets and thematic qualitative findings into clear, actionable white papers, data visualizations and executive summaries.
• Collaborate with the Task Force leadership to ensure qualitative insights and data trends are properly integrated into HAF, USCYBERCOM, and 16 AF leadership reporting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Current TS/SCI security clearance
• BA/BS and 6 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for degree.
• Familiarity with Air Force, USCYBERCOM, and DoD policies
• Experience compiling information and clearly and cohesively presenting it in papers and briefings
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Original Posting:
July 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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.
