Identity Intelligence Analyst

Leidos; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Identity Intelligence Analyst in McLean, VA to support watchlist screening, vetting, and identity analysis for national security missions. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, US citizenship, and a BA or advanced degree with relevant experience.

The analyst will triage terrorism nominations, evaluate information, and make deployment recommendations while adhering to established SOPs. Collaboration across IC tools and databases is essential.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience or Master’s with less than 2 years.
• Ability to be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks and adapt to mission requirements.
• Experience with MS Office tools.
• Experience with IC tools and databases.
• Strong problem-solving, analytic, and written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to customer systems.

Responsibilities

• Support watchlist or screening and vetting efforts.
• Examine terrorism information from nominations to export following established criteria, standards, and policies.
• Make recommendations regarding the nomination and watch listing process and support QA/QC reviews.
• Screen and vet individuals traveling to the US by reviewing Visa applicants against IC databases.
• Use analytic tradecraft to evaluate, analyze, and integrate identity information to identify links to terrorism.
• Identify relationships, patterns, trends, indicators, and warnings to report CT intelligence gaps.

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

BA degree or higher in related field

Tools

IC tools & databases

Job description

DescriptionLeidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Identity Intelligence Analyst in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At

Join us and make a difference in National Security!The Identity Intelligence Analyst will be trained to support watchlist or screening and vetting efforts.

DescriptionLeidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Identity Intelligence Analyst in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!The Identity Intelligence Analyst will be trained to support watchlist or screening and vetting efforts. On the Watchlisting side this includes receiving, triaging, reviewing, and processing terrorist information/nominations from diverse US Government agencies. The Analyst will examine terrorism information from nominations to export following established criteria, standards, and policies. The Analyst will make recommendations regarding the nomination and watch listing process. The Analyst will support nomination QA/QC reviews. While supporting the Screening & Vetting mission the analyst will be responsible for screening and vetting individuals traveling to the US by reviewing non-immigrant and immigrant Visa applicants against TIDE and other IC databases. Responsibilities will include using appropriate tools and analytic tradecraft to evaluate, analyze, and integrate relevant identity information to reveal foreign traveler links to terrorism for the State Department adjudication and watch listing purposes. This role uses the call chain analysis process to determine relationships, patterns, trends, indicators, and warnings to identify and report CT intelligence gaps.

Requirements

• Required TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Required U.S. Citizenship.
• BA degree and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus quickly, and adapt to meet mission requirements.
• Experience working with MS Office tools.
• Experience working with IC tools and databases.
• Strong problem-solving, analytic, and written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately follow SOPs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to customer systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IC organizations, policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Experience analyzing intelligence reports and cables.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you

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Original Posting

September 10, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

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.