Consulting Employee - JPA

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking exceptional Joint Program Advisors (JPAs) to support a critical national security mission in Reston, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree, and over 20 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include advising on operational activities, providing expert guidance, and delivering briefings to senior government officials. This role requires strong relationships with operational partners and expertise in managing intelligence production.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• 20+ years of relevant experience or 4 additional years in lieu of degree.
• Proven success in advisory roles in overseas assignments.
• Extensive experience in complex environments abroad.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex operational and program activities.
• Provide guidance on counter-intelligence issues.
• Design and recommend courses of action for classified activities.
• Deliver high-impact briefings to senior officials.

Skills

Operational guidance

Counter-intelligence expertise

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Classified databases

Job description

Join a Mission That Matters

The BEACON Program at Leidos is seeking exceptional Joint Program Advisors (JPAs) to support a critical national security mission. As a member of the BEACON team, you will work in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment that drives strategic decision‑making across the Intelligence Community and partner agencies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advising on complex operational and program activities to support mission success.
• Providing expert operational guidance and identifying potential counter‑intelligence issues to safeguard personnel, facilities, and sensitive operations.
• Designing, assessing, and recommending courses of action for classified activities, presenting clear pros and cons for strategic decision‑making.
• Delivering high‑impact briefings to senior government officials and stakeholders.
• Leveraging classified systems and databases to track, analyze, and manage operational requirements.
• Building strong, trust‑based relationships with key operational and interagency partners to drive mission outcomes.
• Providing limited administrative support for field elements and deployed personnel as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (required).
• Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of relevant experience (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
• Proven success in multiple client‑specific official overseas assignments in senior leadership or advisory roles.
• Extensive experience operating in complex and dynamic environments abroad.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions to operational and strategic challenges.
• Proven experience applying counter‑intelligence and risk management principles to protect personnel, assets, and missions.
• Expertise in managing operational cases, intelligence production, and policy implementation.
• Advanced proficiency with classified databases and intelligence reporting tools.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior executives under tight deadlines with clarity and precision.
• Exceptional judgment, self‑direction, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior overseas experience, particularly in high‑threat environments.
• Relevant professional certifications or specialized operational training.
• Experience leading or mentoring multi‑disciplinary teams in austere or sensitive environments.

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, 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.