WMD-CT Analyst

Leidos Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a WMD-CT Analyst in McLean, VA, to support the Analysis Solutions Business Area. The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph and experience in WMD/CT intelligence, including finished intelligence production and briefings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include identifying mission gaps, coordinating with IC partners, and developing collection strategies to address critical CT targets while supporting operational elements in both steady-state and crisis contexts.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Experience supporting CBRN or WMD efforts within the Intelligence or DoD communities.
• Experience working with intelligence collection related to CT issues.
• Experience in HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, or all-source collection management.
• Experience writing formal deliverables, conducting independent research on time-sensitive tasks, and briefing to a mature audience.
• Strong CT analysis background and knowledge of CT AORs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and address mission needs and intelligence gaps with a focus on chemical terrorism and chemical warfare.
• Engage with IC, DoD, and other agencies to strengthen relationships and broaden IC collection.
• Improve IC support for operational elements during steady state and crisis.
• Assess Government WMD-CT intelligence and produce intelligence assessments, studies, and collection requirements.
• Support development, editing, and publishing finished intelligence products, talking points, and briefings.
• Collaborate with IC partners to develop collection strategies and close critical CT gaps.

Skills

HUMINT

SIGINT

IMINT

All-source collection management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years of relevant experience

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a WMD-CT Analyst in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area!

The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. The Analyst will gather and synthesize all source terrorist-related information to support development of daily counterterrorism (CT) products that promote situational awareness across the Intelligence Community (IC) and broader US Government. The Analyst may be required to perform the following responsibilities:

• Identify, prioritize, and develop strategies to address mission needs, intelligence gaps, resource, and analytic challenges with a focus on chemical terrorism and chemical warfare
• Engage with WMD-CT partners in the IC, DoD, and other agencies identifying new and nontraditional relationships, while strengthening existing relationships with U.S. and foreign partners
• Identify methods to improve and sustain IC support to operational elements (counterWMD/CBRN and chemical defense) during steady state operations as well as during a crisis
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of Government WMD-CT intelligence and produce intelligence assessments, technical studies, collection requirements, and other information related to WMD.
• Support the development, coordination, editing, and publishing of a range of products that may include finished intelligence products, talking points, presentations, and booklets.
• Assist with Interagency Focus Groups
• Prepare products and talking points on specific collection targets and issues as required
• Collaborate with IC partners to develop and recommend specific collection strategies; identifying actions and opportunities to enhance IC collection to address the most critical gaps against the hardest WMD- CT targets

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph is required
• Experience supporting CBRN or WMD efforts within the Intelligence or DoD communities
• Experience working with intelligence collection as it related to CT issues
• Demonstrated experience in HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, or all source collection management
• Experience writing formal deliverables, conducting independent research on time sensitive tasks, and providing high-level briefings to a mature audience
• Strong background in CT analysis and respective AORs
• Broad-based experience supporting defense and intelligence enterprises and an understanding of different IC customers' needs
• Experience writing Finished Intelligence (FINTEL) products is required
• Excellent communication skills are required in order to produce reports and brief members of upper management
• Experience presenting information to diverse audiences
• Experience working with key US foreign policy and national security CT objectives
• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of relevant experience is required.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

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Original Posting: July 30, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.