Payload Operator

Description

Leidos is looking for a Payload Operator who currently possesses a TS/SCI and has the ability to obtain Polygraph clearance. Candidates who do not currently possess a TS/SCI clearance will not be considered. This is a hands‑on, direct command and control of a high priority intelligence collection sensor. The candidate will perform as an integral part of a collaborative intelligence collection operations cell while being the team's collection sensor expert.

They will collaborate with internal and external ops cell SMEs to design and implement collection missions against high priority intelligence targets. The candidate will verify and transmit all system commands to the operational payload and possess a thorough understanding of how specific commanding actions affect the greater mission objectives.

Experience

Required:

A BS and approximately 8 years of SIGINT/geolocation operations experience with 4 years of specific sensor operations supporting an intelligence collection management mission area.
Desired: Approximately 6 years of direct payload operations experience with 4–7 years of experience supporting a legacy intelligence collection sensor.

Education Required: Formal training in advanced signal analysis or processing or other associated technical field.
Desired: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with emphasis in advanced signal analysis or processing.

Required:

• Proficient in command and control procedures via remote links, as well as end‑to‑end intelligence collection mission planning and execution cycle.
• Ability to maintain a broad and up‑to‑date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gain understanding of current mission target environments and associated dynamics; familiar with intelligence collection methods and infrastructure.

Desired:

• Ability to quickly identify and characterize previously unidentified intelligence problems and then configure and operate the collection sensor to successfully collect against the new problems.
• Extensive knowledge of known and emerging land‑based, airborne and ship‑borne signal emitters.

TS/SCI with Polygraph required; willingness and ability to obtain TS/SCI with additional Polygraph is necessary.

Location:

Northern VA area. Travel required.

Other special:
Non‑standard shift work will be required.

$92,300.00 - $

Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.