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

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 50,700 - 91,650; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Plans & Policy Officers (PPO) / Executive Officers (EXO) for a significant Intelligence Program. Located in McLean, VA, this role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Ideal candidates will have 1+ to 20+ years of experience and will collaborate with intelligence professionals to support senior leadership operations.

The responsibilities include coordinating complex issues and preparing executive-level deliverables. The pay range is competitive, from $50,700 to $91,650, aligning with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is mandatory.
• Experience with customer/sponsor specific cable writing and IC tasking processes.
• Ability to operate independently with a high-priority workload.

Responsibilities

• Review, prioritize, assign, and respond to internal and external taskings.
• Prepare executive-level deliverables and support congressional requests.
• Coordinate issues across the Sponsor and Intelligence Community partners.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with classified databases

Ability to manage multiple high-priority actions

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) (1+ 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 1: requires 1+ years of customer/sponsor specific experience and a Bachelor's degree
• 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

EEO Statement

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.