Counterintelligence Officer

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Career growth

Job summary

Leidos, a leading government contractor, seeks Desk Officers with TS/SCI w/Polygraph to support an Intelligence Program in Northern Virginia. This long-term opportunity involves research, analysis, report writing, and briefings at client sites in the region.

Growth, strong leadership, and a mission-driven culture are emphasized. Position requires handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with overseas offices, and providing guidance on cases and operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Typically BA with 8–12 years of relevant experience or Masters with 6–10 years; degree substitution allowed.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze information to support missions.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full range of operational and support activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for overseas offices.
• Provide operational guidance for ongoing cases and outreach recommendations.
• Propose operational scenarios and brief senior leadership as needed.
• Coordinate legal and policy considerations affecting cases and offices.
• Conduct in-depth research and intelligence assessments from diverse sources.
• Deliver briefings to senior decision-makers.

Skills

Research & analysis

Briefing

Policy coordination

Team collaboration

Education

BA degree

Masters degree (optional)

Job description

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 Desk Officers at all levels (1 to 20+ years of experience) with a current TS/SCI w/Polygraph to join our high-performing team. Candidates will support operational elements by providing research and analysis to support the customer’s mission. Officers will utilize multiple layers of dynamic research, report writing, and briefing. Work occurs at client sites in Northern Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a full range of operational and support activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for overseas offices
• Provide operational guidance for ongoing cases
• Propose recommendations for possible operational scenarios
• Coordinate legal and policy issues affecting cases and overseas offices
• Provide in-depth research on existing cases, and intelligence assessments using a variety of sources
• Provide briefings to senior decision-makers

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.
• Typically requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 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
• Experience related to intelligence research and analysis work

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 17, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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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.