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Desk Officer

Leidos
  • Reston, Virginia
    14 days ago
    Leidos

    Job Description

    Job Title: Counterintelligence Officer

    Job Summary:

    Seeking a highly experienced Desk Officer to support our mission to counter global threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intelligence analysis, operations, and counterintelligence, with a focus on supporting complex operations. You will be responsible for providing analytical support to operational personnel, managing, and tracking cases, and conducting research and analysis to inform operational decisions.

    Requirements: Requires possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.

    • Education: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
    • At least 7 years of direct customer experience focused on intelligence operations and analysis.
    • Language Proficiency: Spanish 3+
    • Certifications: Relevant professional certifications are preferred.

    Experience:

    • Experience supporting complex operations or programs.
    • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
    • Experience working in a global or regional context.
    • Experience in multiple areas, such as countering illicit activities, intelligence analysis, or counterterrorism.

    Skills:

    • Research and analysis skills, including open-source research and data analysis.
    • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
    • Ability to prioritize competing requirements and manage multiple tasks.
    • Proficiency with standard office software and databases.
    • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies.

    Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of Intelligence Community operations and best practices.
    • Understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing intelligence activities.
    • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
    • Ability to analyze complex information and prioritize effectively.

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    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:

    August 17, 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 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationReston, Virginia
    IndustryEngineering Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1969
    Websitehttp://leidos.com/

    About Company

    Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business.

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