Desk Officer/Staff Operations Officer

Description

Unleash Your Potential

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Are you a talented Desk Officer/Staff Operations Officer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Look no further than the Intelligence Group at Leidos! We're seeking a passionate mid-career professional to join our dynamic team supporting a vital Intelligence Community customer. As part of our government-contractor team, you will work as a member of a government-contractor team supporting the counter proliferation and counter WMD mission. Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment inside a government facility.

To succeed in this role, you'll need a strong background as a Desk Officer/Staff Operations and the ability to conduct independent research and initiate projects as appropriate. If you're ready to take on a meaningful challenge and work with a team of dedicated professionals, apply today!

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission
The Leidos Intelligence Group uses a wide range of capabilities in Digital Modernization, Mission Software Systems, and enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support our customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is ensuring our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets. From scanning for illicit material at ports and borders to predicting future events and instability up to five years in advance, our products help customers make the world safer. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and fulfilling career, share your resume with us today!

Your Main Objective:

• Apply advanced knowledge and expertise of operations, tradecraft, and mission priorities to provide strategic guidance and operational case management
• Engage offices within the customer organization to address mission requirements
• Draft comprehensive, high-quality reports in support of mission objectives
• Relay pertinent information to relevant stakeholders by collaborating closely with team members and provide briefings to senior officials when necessary
• Possess knowledge of and experience with the various intelligence disciplines and the Intelligence Community

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree, (8) years of related experience or equivalent military training, and twelve (12) years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI w/ poly level clearance to be considered.
• The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years experience in the intelligence community
• Familiarity with a variety of writing styles and classified client databases, including specific case management tools
• Strong communication, briefing, and writing skills; ability to communicate in a professional manner in person, by telephone, and through written correspondence
• Demonstrated experience writing high-quality reports
• A personality that is compatible with working in a small team environment
• An inquisitive nature; a drive to learn and succeed
• Possess working-level ability with all components of Microsoft Office

You Might Also Have:

• 1+ years of experience conducting analysis of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and/or supporting counter-proliferation efforts.
• Demonstrated regional and/or functional expertise or a working knowledge of high priority countries of interest to the United States Government Any level of proficiency with the Korean language

Clearance Required:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’re excited to learn more about you, apply today!

Pay Range:

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 (but are not limited to) 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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 here.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Diversity

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.