Signals Intelligence Officer

Via Logic LLC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Northern Virginia is seeking a Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO) to execute, collect, and monitor SIGINT operations. Candidates must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and work a rotating 24/7 schedule, including weekends and holidays.

The role requires strong teamwork, critical thinking, multitasking, and clear communication of complex information in context of larger missions. Applicants should have multiple years in SIGINT/EW and geospatial intelligence analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8–12 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of SIGINT, EW, or related wireless collection support.
• Clear ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience in geospatial intelligence analysis and dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Execute, collect, and monitor SIGINT operations in support of tactical missions.
• Synthesize data and coordinate taskings across multiple organizations.
• Manage real-time triage and ensure timely exploitation of time-sensitive information.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Clear communication

Data synthesis

Task coordination

Liaison with Military/IC

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (desirable)

Tools

SIGINT equipment

Job description

Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO):

Leidos has multiple Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO) positions in Northern Virginia. SIO's are responsible for execution, collection and monitoring of SIGINT operations. Candidates must have or be able to attain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination. Willing and able to work a weekly rotating 24/7 shift schedule, to include weekends and holidays.

Key skills for success include the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment under high stress. SIO's must be able to think critically, multitask and communicate highly complex information accurately, clearly, and in the proper context of a larger effort.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of SIGINT, Electronic Warfare, or other wireless technical collection support to operational missions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Expertise in geospatial intelligence analysis and dissemination of intelligence to diverse mission partners.
• Maintaining, coordinating and executing multi-mode SIGINT and/or EW collection operations in support of tactical missions.
• Individuals must possess a valid driver’s license with real ID.

Experience:

• Ability to synthesize data, multitask and work in high stress environments.
• Able to manage taskings and maintain information flow across multiple organizations.
• Real time triage for time sensitive exploitation.
• Sponsor SIGINT equipment and collection and/or integration of payloads onto sponsor platforms.
• Strong understanding of national intelligence priorities and collection management processes.
• Data security and manipulation.
• Liaison with Military and IC.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 to 12 years of full-time professional experience.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree are highly desirable with 6 to 10 years experience.

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Original Posting:

September 17, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.