Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!The OpportunityAre you ready to shape the future of global security? The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking an experienced Counterintelligence (CI) Specialist - Senior, to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission, to provide direct support to offensive counterintelligence operations (OFCO), ensuring robust protection and proactive risk management for Command projects and programs. The CI Specialist will be responsible for identifying, preparing, tracking, and coordinating critical OFCO material through subject matter experts (SMEs) across the Command, and for supporting the development and advancement of CI strategy, risk assessment, and operational effectiveness. This role requires demonstrated expertise in advanced CI concepts, integrated analysis, and the cultivation of strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.Join a team where your "greatest work" isn''t just a slogan-it's our daily standard.Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.What you''ll be doing: Provide direct support to offensive counterintelligence operations (OFCO), including identifying, preparing, tracking, and coordinating materials and operational requirements through subject matter experts (SMEs) within the Command.Prepare reviewer packages for Executives and participate in community fora to represent Command equities, as appropriate.Conduct in-depth analysis to assess trends and patterns of OFCO material across target countries, leveraging these insights to inform and help shape OFCO strategy.Apply knowledge gained from OFCO activities to support the development of counterintelligence risk assessments relevant to Command projects and programs; offer actionable recommendations and courses of action to Command leadership.Collaborate with internal and external CI partners to build a holistic understanding and common operating picture of CI activities, initiatives, and strategic threats.Analyze large and diversified data sets to identify significant trends, patterns, and anomalies, constructing comprehensive analytic views to inform CI activities and leadership reporting.Develop a nuanced understanding of threats posed by foreign intelligence services through analysis of OFCO activities and propose effective mitigation strategies.Contribute to the development, design, and implementation of advanced CI concepts and the application of CI principles, supporting the evolution of Command's CI strategy.Evaluate operational capabilities and the effectiveness of foreign intelligence services by applying advanced CI concepts and principles.Ensure colleagues, team members, and leadership remain fully informed regarding the status, disposition, and implications of relevant CI products, assessments, and activities.Maintain eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP) and/or Alternative Compensatory Control Measures Program (ACCMs), complying with all necessary security protocols and requirements.Produce and update CI-related documentation and participate in the drafting and dissemination of Operating Instructions (OIs) for command-wide programs and initiatives, as assigned by the Government.Needed Experience, Skills, and Education: Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor's degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master's degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Demonstrated experience and advanced counterintelligence certification in integrating and cultivating strategic and proactive CI concepts, principles, and techniques.Advanced CI training and expertise.Cyber investigative know-how within the counterintelligence field with specific experience in the collection, analysis, evaluation and dissemination of CI-cyber information is required.Clearance Needed:Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:Deep familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domainsDirect support to counterintelligence operations or previous service as a counterintelligence desk officer.Experience supporting CI risk assessments, supply chain risk assessments, or CI functions within Research, Development, and Acquisition (RDA).Experience as a CI agent or in support roles for CI collection, functional services, investigations, and operations.Experience in conducting cyber and counterintelligence investigations and the ability to work with interagency partners.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.Original Posting:January 26, 2026For 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.