IT Specialist Mid

Leidos Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an IT Specialist Mid in Arlington, VA to assist information engineers with coding, testing, implementation, and documentation across IT solutions. The role emphasizes SDLC-driven delivery and collaboration within the SMIT program for Navy IT services.

Responsibilities include requirements gathering, project scoping, and supporting security and continuity controls. Candidates should hold a Security+ and a DOD Secret clearance, with IS experience and specialized discipline

Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active DOD Secret clearance.
• Security+ certification is required.
• Experience in Information Systems (IS).
• Specialized experience in a single discipline such as data engineering or integration.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the customer to understand business environment, context, and direction.
• Define scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned projects.
• Collect and organize detailed user and IT requirements.
• Coordinate with others to ensure plans meet customer needs.
• Confirm and prioritize project plans with the customer.
• Participate in IT solution implementations, upgrades, and conversions.
• Apply metrics to monitor performance and key project criteria.
• Prepare system documentation.
• Establish security, integrity, and business continuity controls.
• Identify and resolve business and technical problems using appropriate tools.
• Participate in special studies and stay current on emerging tools and technologies.

Skills

US Citizenship

DOD Secret clearance

Security+ certification

Information Systems experience

Specialized discipline experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years of experience

Job description

Leidos is looking to hire an IT Specialist Mid in Arlington, VA to join our SMIT program. The qualified candidate will assist information engineers in coding, testing, implementation, and documentation projects. The IT Specialist will also conceptualize, design, construct, test, and implement portions of business and technical Information Technology (IT) solutions through application of appropriate software development life cycle methodology.

SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of NGEN-R, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Interact with the customer to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and organizational strategic direction.
• Define scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned projects.
• Collect, identify, define, and organize detailed user and IT requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with others in analyzing collected requirements to ensure plans and identified solutions meet customer needs and expectations.
• Confirm and prioritize project plans and deliverables with the customer.
• Participate in business and technical IT solution implementations, upgrades, enhancement, and conversions.
• Apply metrics to monitor performance and measure key project criteria.
• Prepare system documentation.
• Establish and maintain security, integrity, and business continuity controls and documents.
• Analyze, identify and resolve business and technical problems using appropriate tools.
• Participate in special studies and stay current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 4 Years of Experience
• US Citizen with an active DOD Secret clearance
• Must possess a Security+
• Must have experience in Information Systems (IS)
• Must have specialized experience in a single discipline such as assembly, integration, cross-discipline functions, data engineering, industry expertise, knowledge engineering or legacy evolution.

Hourly rate range: $40/hour - $44/hour

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.

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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.

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Original Posting: August 11, 2026

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.

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