Counterintelligence Officer

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 50,700 - 91,650; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, a leading government contractor, seeks Counterintelligence Officers for the Beacon Intelligence Program in Northern Virginia. You will research, analyze, and investigate complex CI issues using diverse methods and tools, delivering thorough briefings to customer management.

Roles span Levels 1–5 with a bachelor’s degree and TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required. Positions are at client sites in Northern Virginia and demand the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

Qualifications

• Current/active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong analytic writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment successfully.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple offices and agencies.
• Experience supporting senior decision makers.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Intelligence writing

CI reviews

Research and analysis

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Overview

Leidos, a leading government contractor, has been awarded the Beacon Intelligence Program in Northern Virginia. We are looking for Counterintelligence Officers at all levels (1 to 20+ years of experience) to research, analyze, and investigate complex counterintelligence issues using a broad range of research methods and tools. Officers will provide thorough and knowledgeable briefings on their analysis to customer management. Work occurs at client sites in Northern Virginia.

Compensation and Levels

• Level 1: 1 year relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree
• Level 2: 3 years relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree
• Level 3: 7 years relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree
• Level 4: 12 years relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree
• Level 5: 20 years relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree (5 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree)

All positions require a current/active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Candidates lacking this clearance will be disqualified.

Basic Qualifications

• Current/active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Strong analytic writing and editing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment successfully
• Demonstrated success in high‑paced, dynamic environment
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple offices and agencies
• Experience supporting senior decision makers

Pay Range

$50,700 – $91,650. This range is a general guideline only and does not guarantee compensation.

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.