Job Description

• ​Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Cryptologic Cyber Planner in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). 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 National Security!
• Job Summary:Are you looking for interesting and meaningful ways to apply your knowledge and talents? Our corporate vision at Leidos is to be the global leader in the development and application of technology to solve our customers' most demanding challenges. We’re looking for a Cryptologic Cyber Planner to join our team in Fort Meade, Maryland supporting development operations. Don't miss the opportunity to take your career to the next level and be part of an innovative and dynamic environment. Apply now!Job Responsibilities/Qualifications: Mission Focus: Work with a diverse set of Intelligence Community and Military cyber planners and operators to develop and support a range of tasks. Support meetings and working groups with senior level Intelligence Community and Defense Personnel.Technical Proficiency: Develop and staff operations plans and targeting Cyber Operations. Write and present white papers, reports, and briefs to support operations planning. Identify risks and recommend training to ensure success in planned cyber operations.Qualifications: a bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of relevant experience, Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to collection, cyber and intelligence analysis and/or a similar mission in the IC or DOD.Security Clearance Requirement: Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance to be considered for this role.Desirable Skills: Experience should include strategic and/or operational level planning such as joint operations. External engagement/collaboration experience including participation in cross-Agency working groups, Joint Duty Assignments, field assignments, and external customer support are preferred. Experience supporting and/or performing cyber operations and targeting (non-kinetic/Kinetic).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!Careers.leidos.comconmd

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Original Posting:

September 10, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.