Counterintelligence Officer

Description

Leidos, a leading government contractor, is excited to announce our recent award of a significant Intelligence Program in Northern Virginia, known as Beacon.

This long-term program offers exceptional opportunities for skilled and dedicated professionals to continue making a critical impact on national security.

At Leidos, your most important work is ahead! You will enjoy great benefits such as paid time off (PTO), 401K, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, parental paid leave and more! You'll be supported by some of the most respected leaders in the industry-leaders who are deeply committed to empowering their teams, supporting the customers' missions, and valuing the work they do every day.

We are actively seeking Counterintelligence (CI) Officers,
at all levels (1 to 20+ years of experience). Candidates must have a current TS/SCI w/Polygraph clearance. The CI Officers will research, analyze, and investigate complex counterintelligence issues using a broad range of research methods and tools. They will also provide thorough and knowledgeable briefings on their analysis to customer management. Work occurs at client sites in Northern Virginia.

Level 1: requires 1 year of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Level 2: requires 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Level 3: requires 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Level 4: requires 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Level 5: requires 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree.

* 5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree*

All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.

• Experience writing intelligence products and reports.
• Experience conducting CI reviews and requirements.
• Ability to apply CI and risk management principles to safeguard operations.
• Experience related to intelligence research and targeting work is required.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to work on several tasks concurrently.
• Strong analytic writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment successfully.
• Demonstrated success in working in a high‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple offices and agencies.
• Experience supporting senior decision makers.

We are looking for people who outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.

June 17, 2025

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: $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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 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.

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

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

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