CAP Analyst

Leidos LLC; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks multiple Cyber Analysts in Ft Meade, MD to support Connection Approval and Authorization to Connect efforts. Roles are primarily on-site with light, discretionary telework possible.

Responsibilities include preparing briefings, SOPs, RMF-related documentation; ensuring DoD policy compliance; conducting IA assessments; and delivering monthly performance metrics. Active TS clearance and IAM II/IAT II certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field; 3 years relevant experience preferred.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification.
• Knowledge of National and DoD IT policy.
• Experience evaluating software and related documentation.
• Ability to maintain quality throughout the software life cycle.
• Ability to conduct formal and informal reviews at predefined points in the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support Connection Approval branch leadership with communications, deliverables, and documentation.
• Develop SOPs/TTPs and ensure compliance with DoD architectures and standards.
• Provide cybersecurity policy recommendations.
• Conduct IA compliance analysis and RMF/CS packages reviews.
• Process connection packages and deliver monthly performance metrics.
• Attend governance boards and track action items.
• Maintain CAO data and manage organizational mailboxes.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

IAT II certification

IT policy knowledge

Software evaluation

Lifecycle reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

RMF

MOAs/MOUs

Job description

Leidos is seeking multiple Cyber Analysts in Ft Meade, MD to support our Connection Approval / Authorization to Connect efforts. These positions are primarily on-site, but light, partial telework may be available at the discretion of our customer and program management.

Responsibilities

• Support Connection Approval branch leadership with communication, deliverables, and documentation, including briefings, white papers, SOPs, CONOPS, COOP Plans, and DISN CPG updates.
• Ensure compliance with DoD architectures, programs, and standards, developing and maintaining SOPs/TTPs, and distributing up to three memorandums annually.
• Develop and implement policies, plans, and SOPs for compliance with Federal, DoD, and DISA policies, including SIPRNet Access Migration (SAM), MPLS networks, RMF, and Cloud connection approvals.
• Provide cybersecurity policy recommendations supporting DISA’s strategic planning, governance, and change management.
• Conduct IA compliance analysis and assess the cybersecurity impact of DISN connections, reviewing network packages, RMF Security Authorization Packages, and security agreements (MOAs/MOUs).
• Process and perform quality assurance on connection approval packages, resolving customer issues and ensuring compliance with DoD policies.
• Process connection packages, extract and deliver monthly performance metrics reports, and provide weekly 30/60/90-day reports on expiring circuit connections to CAO Government and JFHQ-DODIN personnel.
• Attend internal and external events, including governance boards and working groups, to provide meeting minutes and track action items.
• Maintain data integrity of CAO databases, managing organizational mailboxes, tracking MP metrics, and processing connection package correspondence using Government-approved systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred), and three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification.
• Knowledge and experience with functional area expertise in National and DoD IT policy.
• Knowledge and experience with establishing and maintaining a process for evaluating software and associated documentation.
• The ability to maintain the level of quality throughout the software life cycle.
• The ability to conduct formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the development lifecycle.

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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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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.

Pay Range: 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.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.