Operations Security (OPSEC) Specialist

Leidos; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the national security sector is seeking an experienced Operations Security (OPSEC) Specialist to support critical operations. The role involves developing OPSEC plans, conducting risk assessments, and advising on security measures to protect U.S. operational capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive operational experience and a strong background in multi-domain operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of operational experience in OPSEC or related fields.
• Strong understanding of OPSEC integration within multi-domain operations.
• Experience with Special Technical Operations (STO) or MILDEC.

Responsibilities

• Support development of OPSEC plans integrating with OIE and MISO.
• Conduct OPSEC assessments and advise on countermeasures.
• Collaborate with planners and provide OPSEC training.

Skills

OPSEC planning

Information Operations

Irregular Warfare

Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent operational experience

Master's degree in national security or operations planning

Job description

Description

Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking an experienced Operations Security (OPSEC) Specialist to support the Apollo program. The OPSEC Specialist directly supports Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), integrating OPSEC functions into irregular warfare, influence operations, and campaign design. This role helps ensure U.S. operations maintain operational advantage across competition, crisis, and conflict.

This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development of OPSEC plans that integrate with OIE, MISO, MILDEC, and information influence operations.

• Identify critical information (CI) that may expose friendly vulnerabilities across physical, informational, and human aspects of the operational environment.

• Conduct OPSEC assessments to evaluate risks associated with operational activities and information disclosure.

• Advise commanders, planners, and information forces on OPSEC countermeasures to protect critical capabilities.

• Collaborate with OIE planners, PSYOP/MISO teams, MILDEC planners, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), and cyber forces to integrate OPSEC into multi-domain operational design.

• Analyze adversary collection capabilities, technical means, and information exploitation threats that affect U.S. operational security.

• Provide support to wargames, exercises, contingency operations, and deliberate campaign planning.

• Conduct training and awareness programs to maintain OPSEC discipline throughout planning and execution.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent operational experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• 8+ years of operational experience in Operations Security, Information Operations, Intelligence, or Irregular Warfare.

• Strong understanding of OPSEC planning, assessments, and integration within multi-domain operations.

• Familiarity with Special Technical Operations (STO), Special Access Programs (SAP), or MILDEC integration.

• Experience applying OPSEC across physical, informational, and human aspects of the Information Environment.

• Familiarity with adversary intelligence collection disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, CYBER) and exploitation techniques.

• Experience working within joint planning processes (JPP, MDMP, or equivalent).

• Prior support to Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or Joint Task Force level headquarters.

• Excellent written, verbal, and briefing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting USSOCOM, CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, or J39 organizations.

• Graduate of formal OPSEC certifications or Joint OPSEC Training courses.

• Familiarity with Special Technical Operations (STO), Special Access Programs (SAP), or MILDEC integration.

• Experience developing OPSEC integration for irregular warfare and influence campaigns.

• Master's degree in national security, operations planning, or related field.

• Experience integrating Informational Capabilities into operational design under Joint Planning Publication 5-0.

Security Clearance Required

• Active Top Secret/SCI

Original Posting:

June 18, 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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.