Leidos has multiple Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO) positions in Northern Virginia. SIO’s are responsible for execution, collection and monitoring of SIGINT operations. Candidates must have or be able to attain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph examination. Willing and able to work a weekly rotating 24/7 shift schedule, to include weekends and holidays.
Key skills for success include the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment under high stress. SIO’s must be able to think critically, multitask and communicate highly complex information accurately, clearly, and in the proper context of a larger effort.
Minimum Requirements: 5+ years of SIGINT, Electronic Warfare, or other wireless technical collection support to operational missions. Excellent verbal and written communication. Expertise in geospatial intelligence analysis and dissemination of intelligence to diverse mission partners. Maintaining, coordinating and executing multi-mode SIGINT and/or EW collection operations in support of tactical missions. Individuals must possess a valid driver’s license with real ID.
Experience: Ability to synthesize data, multitask and work in high stress environments. Able to manage taskings and maintain information flow across multiple organizations. Real time triage for time sensitive exploitation. Sponsor SIGINT equipment and collection and/or integration of payloads onto sponsor platforms. Strong understanding of national intelligence priorities and collection management processes. Data security and manipulation. Liaison with Military and IC.
Education: Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 to 12 years of full-time professional experience. Candidates with a Master’s degree are highly desirable with 6 to 10 years experience.
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September 16, 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 $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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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