Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$116,350 - $210,325
25%
Unspecified
Linthicum, MD (On-Site/Office)
R-00176913
Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. 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 the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Opportunity
Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Lead Cyber Policy Analyst to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) mission. In this mission we provide comprehensive operational, analytical, technical, forensic, and program management support to DC3, specifically the Plans and Policy organization.
Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard.
Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.
Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
What you'll be doing:
The Senior Policy Analyst conducts comprehensive research and analysis on complex DC3 policy issues, utilizing diverse sources and methods. This includes in-depth research on DC3 policy issues using various sources (academic literature, government reports, stakeholder consultations, data analysis) and analyzing existing policies and programs to assess their effectiveness. The responsibilities include identifying emerging trends,
challenges, and opportunities and maintaining accurate records. In addition, this person manages complex policy projects from start to finish, develops and manages project plans, timelines, and dependencies. They also establish and maintain enterprise policy for requirements of project execution and performance measurement and monitors project progress, resolving issues as needed. This role involves developing policy proposals and recommendations, engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback, and representing the DC3 in various forums. This work involves conducting consultations with stakeholders and building strong relationships with partners to ensure effective policy development. They are also responsible for presenting proposals and facilitating consensus. The individual prepares communication materials and presentations to convey complex policy issues and responds to inquiries from stakeholders to ensure clear and concise information is provided across the Department, Federal Government, academia, and industry.
Needed Experience, Skills, and Education:
Clearance Needed:
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
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: February 25, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
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 LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
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 Non-Discrimination
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.
Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. 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 the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Opportunity
Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Lead Cyber Policy Analyst to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) mission. In this mission we provide comprehensive operational, analytical, technical, forensic, and program management support to DC3, specifically the Plans and Policy organization.
Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard.
Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.
Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
What you'll be doing:
The Senior Policy Analyst conducts comprehensive research and analysis on complex DC3 policy issues, utilizing diverse sources and methods. This includes in-depth research on DC3 policy issues using various sources (academic literature, government reports, stakeholder consultations, data analysis) and analyzing existing policies and programs to assess their effectiveness. The responsibilities include identifying emerging trends,
challenges, and opportunities and maintaining accurate records. In addition, this person manages complex policy projects from start to finish, develops and manages project plans, timelines, and dependencies. They also establish and maintain enterprise policy for requirements of project execution and performance measurement and monitors project progress, resolving issues as needed. This role involves developing policy proposals and recommendations, engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback, and representing the DC3 in various forums. This work involves conducting consultations with stakeholders and building strong relationships with partners to ensure effective policy development. They are also responsible for presenting proposals and facilitating consensus. The individual prepares communication materials and presentations to convey complex policy issues and responds to inquiries from stakeholders to ensure clear and concise information is provided across the Department, Federal Government, academia, and industry.
Needed Experience, Skills, and Education:
- Bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of relevant experience or a Masters degree and 10 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience developing/managing policy for DAF/DoW in forensics, cybersecurity, or cyber threat analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of policies affecting cybersecurity, forensics, cyber training, and system development.
- Familiarity with National Cyber Intelligence programs.
- Knowledge of DoW and US IC resource planning policy.
Clearance Needed:
- Active DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
- Experience serving as a Policy Analyst within the DC3 mission
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: February 25, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
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 LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
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 Non-Discrimination
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.
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