Counterintelligence Referent

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Counterintelligence Referent 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!

JOB DESCRIPTION: We have an exciting opportunity for a Counterintelligence Referent to support a client’s requirements in a challenging, dynamic setting located in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Referent will deliver training to all levels of ODNI personnel. The Referent will conduct investigations and interact with the internal customer, IC Agencies, and DOJ. The Referent will serve as the main POC for all related CI questions or concerns and deliver requested training. The Referent must be able to review and analyze all available data across various platforms to understand current threat environments both locally and country specific.

Basic Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities: Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Provide Counterintelligence and Insider Threat training and briefings using a variety of techniques, facilitation, instruction, lecture, tailored, individualized or for large audiences.
• As directed by corporate CI Staff, provide support to investigations of matters related to CI and Insider Threat.
• Review existing business processes for ODNI components, identify potential vulnerabilities, and provide a range of mitigation strategies that align with corporate CI standards.
• Lead or participate in monthly webinar activities as the CI subject matter expert.
• Provide critical support to CI and Insider Threat investigations by leveraging a range of skills and expertise, including but not limited to research, analysis, documentation, assessment, conduct interviews, document investigative activity, mitigation plan development and implementation.
• Gathering and analyzing evidence across platforms to include open-source material.
• Collaborate across necessary agencies to pass investigative leads, 811 referrals or other required interactions to maintain solid working relationships that increase capability of the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for degee.
• Demonstrate professional training as a Counterintelligence expert received through DoD or Federal law enforcement.
• Demonstrated experience with Counterintelligence inquiries.
• Demonstrated experience with research and analysis associated with CI inquiries and training
• Demonstrated experience in developing, analyzing, and evaluating FIS vulnerabilities
• Experience analyzing data, generating Finished Intelligence products, and conducting briefings to leadership
• Experience conducting interviews and briefings.
• Experience coordinating with multiple IC partners.
• Experience manipulating various classified and open-source databases.
• Minimum 10 years working with or in the IC.

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.

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Original Posting:

July 8, 2026

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

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