Senior Operations Specialist ( Sensitive Activities)

R-00177684

Description

Senior Operations Specialist – TS/SCI – MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL

Leidos – Defense Sector is seeking a highly experienced Senior Operations Specialist to support a customer mission at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL.

This role serves as a senior practitioner providing expert-level planning, execution, and assessment of a diverse portfolio of sensitive activities across the full spectrum of special operations.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in both traditional and non-traditional tradecraft, with a strong background in irregular warfare support, and the integration of HUMINT platforms. This position requires independent judgment in high‑risk, time‑sensitive environments and strict adherence to all legal authorities, Executive Orders, and organizational policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute sensitive activities in support of National Defense Strategy (NDS) objectives, including missions requiring elevated legal review and senior‑level approval.
• Conduct lethal and non‑lethal sensitive activities within defined legal authorities; coordinate closely with legal counsel, oversight entities, and interagency partners.
• Apply non‑traditional clandestine tradecraft to manage human capabilities across the full operational cycle.
• Provide operational support to highly compartmented programs while maintaining strict need‑to‑know protocols and safeguarding sensitive information.
• Conduct Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE), including collection of documents, media, biometrics, and materiel of intelligence value; manage chain of custody and coordinate exploitation with national‑level partners.

Irregular, Unconventional & Hybrid Warfare

• Support Irregular Warfare (IW) campaigns—including UW, COIN, and stabilization efforts—in alignment with Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) requirements.
• Identify, assess, and develop indigenous partner capabilities; provide mentorship and capacity‑building support across the USSOCOM enterprise.
• Apply Counter‑Threat Finance (CTF) methodologies to disrupt adversary logistics, facilitation networks, and resource streams.

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in clandestine operations, sensitive activities, or military liaison element (MLE) roles, including 5+ years OCONUS in denied or semi‑permissive environments.
• BA/BS degree and/or 15+ years of relevant experience (additional related experience may substitute for degree).
• Graduate of a CAT‑I course: ASOT Level III, FTC, OTC, DATC, ASOC, AMSOC, or SOC.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior service within the Special Operations community (e.g., Special Forces, MARSOC, SEAL) with operational deployment experience.
• Experience in at least two of the following mission areas: Irregular Warfare, Counterterrorism, Counter‑Proliferation, Foreign Internal Defense.

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Original Posting: March 6, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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 .

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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.