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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Counterintelligence (CI) Officer

Leidos Northern Virginia On-site full-time

Salary

$50,700 - $91,650 per year

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Description

Leidos, a leading government contractor, has been awarded 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.

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

Multiple opportunities are available, ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be determined after an in-person meeting.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • 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
  • 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 a 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

Benefits:

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401K
  • Discounted stock purchase plans
  • Career growth
  • Parental paid leave

Levels:

  • Level 1: 1 year of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
  • Level 2: 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
  • Level 3: 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
  • Level 4: 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
  • Level 5: 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
  • 5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree

Skills

Required

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Intelligence research
  • Targeting work
  • CI reviews
  • Risk management
  • Analytic writing
  • Editing

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Reston-VA/Counterintelligence-Officer_R-00161173

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