Video Production Specialist

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 105,300 - 190,350; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Video Production Specialist to manage the full lifecycle from concept to delivery, delivering engaging multimedia for Intelligence Community training. You will collaborate with SMEs, designers, and instructors to craft effective learning content and ensure high-quality production across multiple platforms.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years with a Bachelor's or 10+ years with a Master's, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and experience across classroom, web, and mobile

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10+ years with a Master's.
• Degree in Video Production, Visual Communications, or related field (or equivalent production experience).
• At least 3 years hands-on experience producing finished video products from concept through delivery.
• Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite, editing systems, lighting, audio, and camera operation.
• Experience delivering multimedia across classroom, web, mobile, and enterprise learning environments.
• Strong project management, communication, and customer engagement skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of video production, from pre-production through post-production.
• Develop scripts, storyboards, production schedules, and shot plans.
• Capture professional-quality video with industry-standard camera, lighting, and audio.
• Edit and produce polished multimedia content using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Incorporate graphics, animation, sound, and VFX for learning products.
• Repurpose media for classroom, web, mobile, and enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with instructors, instructional designers, SMEs, IT, and customers.
• Manage multiple projects, communicate status, and deliver on schedule.
• Recommend production equipment, software, and workflows per customer needs.
• Archive projects and follow security policies.

Skills

Storytelling

Project management

Communication

Customer engagement

Collaboration

Adobe Creative Suite

Camera operation

Lighting

Audio

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Video Production / Visual Communications / related field

Master's degree in related field

Equivalent professional broadcast-quality production experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Nonlinear editing systems

Compositing

Camera operation

Lighting

Audio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Video Production Specialist

Bring Mission Stories to Life Through Video

Leidos is seeking an experienced Video Production Specialist to create engaging, high quality multimedia products that support mission critical training for Intelligence Community customers. If you're a creative storyteller with strong technical production skills and enjoy collaborating with customers and subject matter experts, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you'll manage the full video production lifecycle, from concept and storyboarding through filming, editing, graphics, sound design, and final delivery. Your work will help adult learners build the knowledge and skills needed to support critical national security missions.

What You'll Do

• Lead all phases of video production, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Develop scripts, storyboards, production schedules, and shot plans.
• Capture professional-quality video using industry best practices for camera operation, lighting, audio, and composition.
• Edit and produce polished multimedia content using Adobe Creative Suite and other professional editing tools.
• Incorporate graphics, animation, sound, and visual effects to create engaging learning products.
• Repurpose existing media for classroom, web, mobile, enterprise learning systems, and other approved platforms.
• Collaborate with instructors, instructional designers, subject matter experts, IT teams, and customers to develop effective training solutions.
• Manage multiple projects, communicate status, and deliver high quality products on schedule.
• Recommend production equipment, software, and workflows that align with customer requirements.
• Archive completed projects and follow customer security policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Degree in Video Production, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional broadcast-quality production experience).
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience producing finished video products from concept through delivery.
• Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite, professional nonlinear editing systems, compositing, lighting, audio, and camera operation.
• Experience delivering multimedia across multiple platforms, including classroom, web, mobile, and enterprise learning environments.
• Strong project management, communication, and customer engagement skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with copyright requirements and ADA Section 508 compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing training or instructional videos for adult learners.
• Experience partnering with instructional designers, instructors, and subject matter experts to create engaging learning content.

Why Leidos?

At Leidos, you'll join a collaborative team supporting some of the nation's most important missions. We invest in our people, encourage professional growth, and provide opportunities to work on meaningful projects that make a real impact. If you're passionate about creative storytelling and producing exceptional video content, we'd love to meet you.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

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.

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.