Desk Officer

Leidos•Reston, VA

3d•$92,300 - $166,850•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Desk Officers for the Intelligence Program known as Beacon in Northern Virginia. This long-term program offers opportunities to make a critical impact on national security. Leidos provides benefits such as paid time off (PTO), 401K, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, and parental paid leave. The company is led by respected individuals committed to empowering teams, supporting customer missions, and valuing employee contributions. The role involves supporting operational elements through research and analysis, utilizing dynamic research methods, report writing, and briefing. Work will be performed at client sites in Northern Virginia.

Requirements

All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified.
BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
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
Experience related to intelligence research and analysis work

Responsibilities

Manage a full range of operational and support activities
Serve as the primary point of contact for overseas offices
Provide operational guidance for ongoing cases
Propose recommendations for possible operational scenarios
Coordinate legal and policy issues affecting cases and overseas offices
Provide in-depth research on existing cases, and intelligence assessments using a variety of sources
Provide briefings to senior decision-makers