Counterintelligence Officer

Leidos; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 50,050 - 90,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

401K

Discounted stock purchase plans

Parental paid leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading government contractor, Leidos, seeks Counterintelligence Officers at all levels in Virginia to work on a significant Intelligence Program. Candidates with a current TS/SCI w/Polygraph are encouraged to apply. The position involves research and analysis in a dynamic environment and offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience writing intelligence products and conducting CI reviews.
• Ability to apply CI and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and investigate counterintelligence issues.
• Provide briefings on analyses to customer management.
• Collaborate with multiple offices and agencies.

Skills

Analytic writing

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Intelligence research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 Counterintelligence (CI) Officers, at all levels (1 to 20+ years of experience) with a current TS/SCI w/Polygraph, to research, analyze, and investigate complex counterintelligence issues using a broad range of research methods and tools. The CI Officers will also be expected to provide thorough and knowledgeable briefings on their analysis to customer management. Work occurs at client sites in Northern Virginia.

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. All 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.

Level 1: requires 1 year of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Level 2: requires 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Level 3: requires 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Level 4: requires 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Level 5: requires 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree

*5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree*

Basic Qualifications:

• All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.

• Experience writing intelligence products and reports

• Experience conducting CI reviews and requirements

• Ability to apply CI and risk management principles to safeguard operations

• Experience related to intelligence research and targeting work is required

• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively

• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve

• Demonstrated ability to work on several tasks concurrently

• Strong analytic writing and editing skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment successfully

• Demonstrated success in working in a high-paced, dynamic environment

• Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple offices and agencies

• Experience supporting senior decision makers

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Original Posting: June 17, 2025

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 $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

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.