Counterintelligence Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Stock purchase plan

Career growth

Parental leave

Job summary

Leidos LLC in Reston, VA seeks Desk Officers with a current TS/SCI with Polygraph to support a high‑practice intelligence program in Northern Virginia. The role involves research, analysis, briefing, and coordination with overseas offices to advance national security objectives.

Positions require the TS/SCI with Polygraph and a track record of strong writing and analytical capabilities. The job offers pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Strong analytic writing and editing skills.
• Ability to research and analyze complex information.
• Experience coordinating with multiple offices/agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively.

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.
• Provide briefings to senior decision-makers.
• Maintain active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Analytic writing

Research & analysis

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

BA degree

Master'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! 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.

We are actively seeking Desk Officers at all levels (1 to 20+ years of experience) with a current TS/SCI with 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

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.

Pay and Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

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.

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.