Air Force Cryptologic & Compliance Analyst

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a cryptologic policy and compliance analyst to support the Air Force Service Cryptologic Component (AFSCC) at Fort Meade. The role is suited for early‑career to mid level intelligence professionals with foundational SIGINT experience aiming to grow in policy and oversight.

You will help ensure Air Force cryptologic operations meet mission authorities, IO requirements, and national‑level standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years intelligence related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Foundational experience with Air Force cryptologic IO, SIGINT oversight, or cryptologic policy.

Responsibilities

• Support IO, policy, and oversight activities across the Air Force Service Cryptologic Component (AFSCC).
• Assist analysts in applying cryptologic methods and documentation for compliance checks.
• Review intelligence products for compliance, accuracy, and analytic rigor before submission.
• Contribute to development and refinement of cryptologic IO and compliance policy, including mission documentation.
• Draft briefings, policy papers, and technical documentation on cryptologic and SIGINT topics.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Policy & compliance

Cryptologic IO

SIGINT

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6+ years intelligence experience

Job description

Description

Air Force Cryptologic Policy & Compliance Analyst

Location: Fort Meade, MD Clearance Required: TS/SCI + CI Poly

Position Overview

Leidos is hiring a early career to mid level Cryptologic Policy & Compliance Analyst to support the Air Force Service Cryptologic Component (AFSCC) at Fort Meade. This role is ideal for early‑career intelligence professionals with foundational SIGINT or cryptologic experience who want to grow into policy, compliance, and oversight work.

You will help ensure Air Force cryptologic operations meet mission authorities, Intelligence Oversight (IO) requirements, and national‑level compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cryptologic IO , policy , and oversight activities across the AFSCC.

• Assist analysts in applying proper methods for cryptologic and SIGINT operations , including documentation and compliance checks.

• Review intelligence products for compliance, accuracy, and analytic rigor before Government submission.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of cryptologic IO and compliance policy , including mission authorization documentation.

• Draft briefings, policy papers, and technical documentation on cryptologic and SIGINT compliance topics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 + years of intelligence related experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

• Foundational experience with Air Force cryptologic IO , SIGINT oversight , or cryptologic policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the ACC ISR enterprise

• Experience supporting the national intelligence community

• Strong written and oral communication skills

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Original Posting:

August 31, 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 onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

REQNUMBER: R-00191001

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.