Payload Operator

Payload Operator

Leidos is looking for a Payload Operator who currently possesses a TS/SCI clearance and has the ability to obtain Polygraph clearance. Candidates who do not currently possess a TS/SCI clearance will not be considered. This role involves hands‑on direct command and control of a high‑priority intelligence‑collection sensor within a collaborative intelligence collection operations cell. The operator will design and implement collection missions against high‑priority targets, verify and transmit all system commands to the operational payload, and maintain a thorough understanding of how specific commanding actions affect the mission objectives.

• BS degree and approximately 8 years of SIGINT/geolocation operations experience, including 4 years of specific sensor operations supporting an intelligence collection management mission area.
• Desired:
  Approximately 6 years of direct payload operations experience and 4‑7 years supporting a legacy intelligence collection sensor.
• 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.
• Proficient in command and control procedures via remote links, and in the end‑to‑end intelligence‑collection mission planning and execution cycle.
• Ability to maintain broad, up‑to‑date situational awareness of current mission operations; quickly gain understanding of target environments and associated dynamics; familiar with intelligence‑collection methods and infrastructure.
• Ability to identify and characterize previously unidentified intelligence problems and configure/operate the collection sensor to collect against them successfully.
• Extensive knowledge of known and emerging land‑based, airborne, and shipborne signal emitters.

TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Position located in Northern Virginia. Travel is required. Non‑standard shift work will be needed. Willingness and ability to obtain a TS/SCI with additional Polygraph is necessary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, pregnancy, family status, 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 applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

$92,300.00 - $