Posted today
DoE Q or L
$116,350 - $210,325
25%
Unspecified
Management
Albuquerque, NM (On-Site/Office)
R-00177060
Description
***Must have an active DOE Q clearance. Active, meaning the individual granted a clearance is briefed and currently occupies a position for which the clearance is required.***
Leidos is seeking Program Analysts / Technical Support professionals to provide analytical and technical advisory support to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs, in execution of the Nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. These positions support Federal Program Managers responsible for nuclear weapons modernization and sustainment activities across the Nuclear Security Enterprise. Selected candidates will provide independent assessments of technical progress, program performance, integration challenges, and cross-organizational impacts involving NNSA headquarters, national security laboratories, nuclear weapon production facilities, and Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders. Depending on experience and program alignment, candidates may support one or more mission areas within Defense Programs. The role requires the ability to operate effectively in complex federal environments, synthesize highly technical information, and translate it into actionable insights for federal and military leadership. The successful candidate is strategic, highly organized, responsive to leadership priorities, and capable of managing multiple high-visibility tasks in a dynamic and classified environment.
This is a full-time contractor-support position located on-site at NNSA offices in Albuquerque, NM. Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Primary Responsibilities:
Requirements:
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 26, 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
***Must have an active DOE Q clearance. Active, meaning the individual granted a clearance is briefed and currently occupies a position for which the clearance is required.***
Leidos is seeking Program Analysts / Technical Support professionals to provide analytical and technical advisory support to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs, in execution of the Nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. These positions support Federal Program Managers responsible for nuclear weapons modernization and sustainment activities across the Nuclear Security Enterprise. Selected candidates will provide independent assessments of technical progress, program performance, integration challenges, and cross-organizational impacts involving NNSA headquarters, national security laboratories, nuclear weapon production facilities, and Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders. Depending on experience and program alignment, candidates may support one or more mission areas within Defense Programs. The role requires the ability to operate effectively in complex federal environments, synthesize highly technical information, and translate it into actionable insights for federal and military leadership. The successful candidate is strategic, highly organized, responsive to leadership priorities, and capable of managing multiple high-visibility tasks in a dynamic and classified environment.
This is a full-time contractor-support position located on-site at NNSA offices in Albuquerque, NM. Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide analytical and technical advisory support to Federal Program Managers overseeing nuclear weapons programs.
- Assess technical execution, integration risks, and schedule performance across geographically dispersed laboratories and production agencies.
- Serve as a liaison among NNSA headquarters, national laboratories, production facilities, and DoD stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical and programmatic objectives.
- Develop executive-level briefings, white papers, issue papers, and decision memoranda for federal leadership.
- Provide situational analysis and recommendations regarding program execution, integration challenges, and cross-program impacts.
- Support participation in DOE product realization processes, technical reviews, and interagency coordination meetings.
- Lead or support preparation and response to data calls, Congressional inquiries, and short-notice requests from NNSA senior leadership and Departmental officials.
- Identify emerging technical, policy, or programmatic risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Track action items and key deliverables, ensuring accountability and timely resolution of issues.
- Support development of program plans, implementation strategies, and long-range planning documents aligned to Defense Programs priorities.
Requirements:
- Active DOE Q clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Program Management, Business, or related discipline.
- Experience supporting DOE/NNSA, DoD, national laboratories, nuclear production environments, or comparable federal programs.
- Experience supporting nuclear weapons modernization, sustainment, life extension, or related defense acquisition efforts.
- Understanding of Nuclear Security Enterprise roles and responsibilities, including design and production agency interfaces.
- Experience briefing or supporting briefings for federal officials or military leadership.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to complex analytical efforts in a high-visibility environment.
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 26, 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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