Cross Domain Approval Expert

Barmont; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos invites applications for the role of Cross Domain Approval Expert, supporting critical DISA Cross Domain Enterprise Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Cross Domain Approval and possess a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. This position requires strong communication skills and an active Secret security clearance, alongside a focus on engineering and compliance. The role is anticipated to become available in late summer/fall.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in development and project management.
• Strong understanding of DISA networks and processes.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Cross Domain Approval rhythms and compliance.
• Liaison for customer and mission partner communication.
• Manage workflow of Cross Domain Approval boards.

Skills

Cross Domain Approval experience

Leadership

Communication

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, IT, or equivalent

DoD 8570 IAT-II Certification (Sec +)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Leidos has an opportunity for a Cross Domain Approval Expert on the DISA Cross Domain Enterprise Services (CDES) effort. This is a technical position that supports both engineering and cross domain areas across multiple doctrines and domains for full lifecycle engineering, testing, policy, deployment, and sustainment of the DISA Cross Domain Enterprise Services (CDES). The selected candidate must be able to work on-site at DISA Headquarters in Fort Meade, MD, and have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher. This critical role is responsible for supporting timely Cross Domain Approval rhythms and compliance, documentation and operation support activities and must balance programmatic support with mission and operational-focused outcomes. This is not an immediate opportunity but is expected to be available by late summer/fall.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work within the program to provide Cross Domain Approval Support and engagements and management with NCDSMO, CDTAB, DSAWG, ISRMC on behalf of the program supporting day-to-day engineering CDES efforts.
• Work with customers and the program leadership team to ensure program initiatives are executed and enforced through engineering service delivery teams.
• Identify program, project risks, and employ mitigations, resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle, track and report project milestones, document and execute action plans, and make decisions and recommendations based on business needs.
• Work closely with engineers, RMF SMEs, and program leadership to establish and enforce cross-functional processes and procedures and establish standard policies and procedures.
• Work as primary liaison for Customer and Mission Partner communication and engagement.
• Manage workflow of Cross Domain Approval boards and interactions with outside agencies.
• Provide program level support and briefings for Cross Domain Approval status to DISA customers and mission partners.
• Effectively communicate with Leidos leadership, customer leadership. program staff for Cross Domain Approval.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, IT, or equivalent technical discipline and 8+ years of directly relevant experience, including providing expertise on multiple complex assignments, developing methodology and developing/presenting solutions to problems, and managing personnel. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret security clearance or higher (program can support up to TS/SCI).
• DoD 8570 IAT-II Certification (Sec +) or higher
• Must have strong Cross Domain Approval experience to include knowledge of Raise The Bar, NCDSMO, CDTAB, DSAWG, ISRMC, and NSA requirements, as well as submitting packages through the Cross Domain Approval Process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, organization, and time-management skills
• Experience managing program delivering systems/tools/solutions in production, while transitioning to better technology solutions.
• Experience working with DISA or DoD customer(s) on projects related to sustainment activities of the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with DISA networks and processes.
• Understanding of Cross Domain Approval Process at DISA or NSA.
• Working knowledge of software and network development
• Hands on working knowledge of cross domain technologies and tools
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, to include but not limited data manipulation, formulas, pivot tables, representing data in graphical formats.

Original Posting: June 11, 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.