Application and Database Specialist

Leidos Inc; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Application Specialist to design, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot software solutions at the Portsmouth (Piketon, Ohio) site. You will support COTS software, manage issues, and interface with vendors to meet business needs while ensuring Cyber Security compliance.

A DOE Q clearance and a technical background are preferred. The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration, and timely remediation of software vulnerabilities, with a focus on quality and safety in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience, or five years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Experience with the implementation, operation and maintenance of COTS software.
• Strong attention to detail with organization and time management.
• Excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software applications to meet business requirements.
• Provide support for COTS software applications and resolve complex issues.
• Interface with software vendors to analyze, implement or resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain documentation, user manuals, and technical information.
• Support cybersecurity compliance and audit/assessment preparations.
• Apply software updates and patches; adhere to Software Quality Assurance policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Safety and quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

COTS software tools

Databases

Software development concepts

Job description

Description

Leidos has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Application Specialist at the DOE Portsmouth (Piketon, Ohio) site. The position will be part of an IT team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management and troubleshooting of Commercial-off-the-shelf software applications and approved custom developed applications to support business requirements/needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software applications to meet business requirements


• Provide support for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software applications


• Provide support for complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases and system access


• Interface with software vendors to analyze, implement or resolve issues with software applications


• Recommend software solutions to meet end user and business needs


• Support Cyber Security compliance and audit/assessment preparations


• Consult with business organizations to identify needs/requirements


• Develops and maintains documentation, user manuals, guides and technical information associated with software applications


• Supports recommendations and plans for software development, operations and procurements


• Apply software updates and patches


• Perform work according to Software Quality Assurance policies and procedures


• Remediate Cyber Security vulnerabilities within required timeframes


• Identify and resolve software issues


• Build and foster good working relationships with coworkers, customers and visitors


• Close work orders with detailed resolution and in a timely manner

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of experience, or five years additional experience to substitute for the degree.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; U.S. citizenship required


• Experience with the implementation, operation and maintenance of COTS software


• Strong attention to detail with organization and time management skills


• Must have exceptional analytical and technical problem-solving skills


• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills


• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and quality.


• Ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively


• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables and during interactions with fellow employees and customers.


• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities


• High level of discretion handling sensitive data

Preferred Qualifications

• DOE site experience


• Active DOE clearance


• Related industry-recognized certifications


• Software development experience


• Database experience

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Original Posting: September 14, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.

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.