Mission Manager

Leidos • Vienna, VA

3d • $92,300 - $166,850

About The Position

Leidos is hiring multiple Mission Managers in Northern Virginia. Mission Managers coordinate, resource, and oversee persistent collection operations, working with in-house and geographically dispersed teams in support of defined collection objectives. The role calls for collaborative decision-making under extreme stress, critical consideration of the immediate and long-term effects of tactical decisions, and strong multitasking and communication skills. Candidates must have or be able to attain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination and be willing and able to work a weekly rotating 24/7 schedule, including weekends and holidays.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 8 to 12 years of full-time professional experience. Candidates with a master’s degree are highly desirable and may qualify with 6 to 10 years of experience. A separate minimum requirement specifies 6 or more years of Intelligence (including law enforcement agencies such as LEO, FBI, and USSS) or DoD experience. A valid driver’s license with Real ID is required.

The stated pay range is $92,300 to $166,850. Leidos notes that the range is a general guideline, not a compensation guarantee, and that offers may consider responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and other factors.

Requirements

• Have or be able to attain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination.
• Be willing and able to work a weekly rotating 24/7 shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in tactical ground operations, tactical air operations, complex command and control tools and systems, and high- to extreme-stress environments.
• At least 6 years of Intelligence (including LEO, FBI, USSS, and similar) or DoD experience.
• A valid driver’s license with Real ID.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 to 12 years of full-time professional experience; alternatively, the education section indicates that candidates with a master’s degree may qualify with 6 to 10 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree; candidates with a master’s degree are described as highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, resource, and oversee the execution of persistent collection operations.
• Work with in-house and geographically dispersed elements in support of defined collection objectives.
• Make complex, multi-factor tactical decisions under extreme stress while considering immediate and long-term implications and overall team objectives.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively while managing multiple tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time