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Leidos, a leading government contractor, is excited to announce our recent award of a significant Intelligence Program in Northern Virginia, known as Beacon.This long-term program offers exceptional opportunities for skilled and dedicated professionals to continue making a critical impact on national security.At Leidos, your most important work is ahead! You will enjoy great benefits such as paid time off (PTO), 401K, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, parental paid leave and more! You'll be supported by some of the most respected leaders in the industry - leaders who are deeply committed to empowering their teams, supporting the customers’ missions, and valuing the work they do every day.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 activitiesServe as the primary point of contact for overseas officesProvide operational guidance for ongoing casesPropose recommendations for possible operational scenariosCoordinate legal and policy issues affecting cases and overseas officesProvide in-depth research on existing cases, and intelligence assessments using a variety of sourcesProvide briefings to senior decision-makersAll 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:All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.Typically requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.Demonstrated ability to research and analyzeDemonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectivelyDemonstrated ability to problem-solveDemonstrated ability to work on several tasks concurrentlyStrong analytic writing and editing skillsDemonstrated ability to work in team environment successfullyDemonstrated success in working in a high-paced, dynamic environmentExperience collaborating and coordinating with multiple offices and agenciesExperience supporting senior decision makersExperience related to intelligence research and analysis workIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:August 17, 2026For 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 - $166,850.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Reston, VAType: Full time

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