Plans & Policy Officer (PPO) / Executive Officer (EXO)

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 50,700 - 91,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading government contractor is seeking experienced Plans & Policy Officers to support intelligence operations in Northern Virginia. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and offers a salary range of $50,700.00 - $91,650.00. Candidates will coordinate with senior leadership and engage in high-visibility tasks. Exceptional communication skills and a Bachelor's degree are essential. This position is based fully on-site in McLean / Dulles, VA.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Experience with customer/sponsor specific cable writing.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated briefing experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and prioritize tasks from internal and external entities.
• Prepare executive-level deliverables like briefing materials.
• Support management of projects and external relationships.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to operate independently

Experience with classified databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Location: McLean / Dulles, VA (Fully On-Site)

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

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.

We are actively seeking Plans & Policy Officers (PPO) / Executive Officers (EXO) (3 to 20+ years of sponsor/ customer specific experience) with a current TS/SCI w/Polygraph to collaborate with a team of intelligence professionals in support of operations against priority targets. Candidates will support senior leadership within a fast-paced Intelligence Community environment. This high-visibility role serves as a central coordination point for operational, policy, and executive-level tasking across the Sponsor and broader IC.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, vet, prioritize, assign, track, and respond to internal Sponsor and external taskings (IC, Executive Branch, Congressional, and other government entities).
• Coordinate complex issues and actions across the Sponsor and Intelligence Community partners.
• Prepare executive-level deliverables including talking points, read-ahead books, background papers, reports, and briefing materials.
• Support congressional information requests, briefings, and budget-related actions.
• Develop and support policies, strategies, and plans to advance mission objectives.
• Conduct equity and de-confliction reviews to ensure alignment and operational effectiveness.
• Support management of projects, programs, and external liaison relationships.
• Assist in analyzing collection and operational issues and help develop corresponding plans, policies, and procedures.
• Support efforts to develop, defend, and coordinate internal organizational policies, including facilitating resource, technology, and information sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (mandatory).
• Experience with customer/sponsor specific cable writing, classified databases, and IC tasking processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated briefing experience.
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple high-priority actions.
• Level 2: requires 3 years of customer/sponsor specific experience and a Bachelor’s degree
• Level 3: requires 7 years of customer/sponsor specific experience and a Bachelor’s degree
• Level 4: requires 12 years of customer/sponsor specific experience and a Bachelor’s degree
• Level 5: requires 20 years of customer/sponsor specific experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Five (5) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a college degree.

News & Posting

Original Posting: February 20, 2026

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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), or other law.

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 Leidos.com.

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