Senior Joint Program Advisor — National Security Mission

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, BEACON Program, seeks exceptional Joint Program Advisors (JPAs) to support a critical national security mission. Apply operational expertise, intelligence acumen, and leadership to shape and execute global initiatives impacting U.S.

interests. As part of the BEACON team, you will brief senior executives, navigate complex environments abroad, and leverage classified databases to track and manage sensitive operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of relevant experience (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
• Proven success in multiple client-specific official overseas assignments in senior leadership or advisory roles.
• Extensive experience operating in complex and dynamic environments abroad.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions to operational and strategic challenges.
• Proven experience applying counterintelligence and risk management principles to protect personnel, assets, and missions.
• Expertise in managing operational cases, intelligence production, and policy implementation.
• Advanced proficiency with classified databases and intelligence reporting tools.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior executives under tight deadlines with clarity and precision.
• Exceptional judgment, self-direction, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex operational and program activities to support mission success.
• Providing expert operational guidance and identifying potential counterintelligence issues to safeguard personnel, facilities, and sensitive operations.
• Designing, assessing, and recommending courses of action for classified activities, presenting clear pros and cons for strategic decision-making.
• Delivering high-impact briefings to senior government officials and stakeholders.
• Leveraging classified systems and databases to track, analyze, and manage operational requirements.
• Building strong, trust-based relationships with key operational and interagency partners to drive mission outcomes.
• Providing limited administrative support for field elements and deployed personnel as needed.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Executive briefing

Overseas assignments

Counterintelligence

Intelligence reporting tools

Operational cases

Risk management

Policy implementation

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Leidos, BEACON Program, seeks exceptional Joint Program Advisors (JPAs) to support a critical national security mission. Apply operational expertise, intelligence acumen, and leadership to shape and execute global initiatives impacting U.S.

interests. As part of the BEACON team, you will brief senior executives, navigate complex environments abroad, and leverage classified databases to track and manage sensitive operations.