Program Security Specialist SME

Company: Leidos
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Program Security Specialist in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area! Leidos is seeking experienced technical Program Security Specialist for our client’s operational requirements on a mission focused program within a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Virginia area. Successful candidates in this position will collaborate with a diverse group of individuals across the intelligence community and directly contribute to management and analysis of security policy and operations. IMPACT: Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with major impact on the area of responsibility. Responsible for entire projects or processes spanning multiple professional areas. Job Summary : Security Develop, implement, and maintain technical security programs. Tasks may include but are not limited to: Provide recommendations on physical and technical security policies, standards, and procedures. Draft requirements and implementation guidance. Assess security programs to identify and recommend ways to address gaps. Research, draft issue papers and terms of reference documents. Develop strategies, provide key analysis and decision support; perform strategic planning, draft presentations, and prepare implementation plans. Prepare for technical working groups and interagency forums and assist in developing, maintaining, and tracking program plans and processes for USG initiatives, incorporating inputs from all working groups. Help conduct in-depth assessments of new technologies and services, as they apply to requirements, in support of decision-making that impacts the production and dissemination of sensitive information/products to USG customers. Basic Qualifications : TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. Requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements. Demonstrated experience and technical expertise with required SAP, CAP, and SCI security procedures. Demonstrated experience with information, industrial, technical, and physical security principles, and practices. Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements. Demonstrated ability to apply wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to resolve problems and develop guidance documentation across a variety of circumstances and environments. Experience leading and supporting working groups across multiple substantive topics with multiple stakeholders. Familiarity with the applicable IC and DoD Directives. Desired Requirements : Experience in IC or DoD, including experience as CAP or SAP control officer. CAP/SAP experiences, intel collection, or analytic expertise. 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 look forward to learning more about you – apply today. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: March 24, 2026 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: Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00 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 (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.

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