Desk Officer

Leidos LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Discounted stock purchase plans

Career growth

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos, a leading government contractor, seeks professionals for a Beacon program in Northern Virginia. This role supports overseas offices, manages cases, and provides operational guidance and intelligence research to senior decision-makers.

Qualified candidates hold a current TS/SCI with Polygraph and a Bachelor's degree, with multiple levels of experience indicated. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Strong research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Research & analysis

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Analytical writing

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Intelligence knowledge

Stakeholder briefing

Coordination across offices

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.

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

Basic Qualifications

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

Original Posting: June 16, 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: Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00 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

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
• Retirement

More details are available here.

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 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.

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