Identity Intelligence Analyst
About this role
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Identity Intelligence Analyst in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA. 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!
The Identity Intelligence Analyst will be trained to support watchlist or screening and vetting efforts.
On the Watchlisting side this includes receiving, triaging, reviewing, and processing terrorist information/nominations from diverse US Government agencies. The Analyst will examine terrorism information from nominations to export following established criteria, standards, and policies. The Analyst will make recommendations regarding the nomination and watch listing process. The Analyst will support nomination QA/QC reviews.
While supporting the Screening & Vetting mission the analyst will be responsible for screening and vetting individuals traveling to the US by reviewing non-immigrant and immigrant Visa applicants against TIDE and other IC databases. Responsibilities will include using appropriate tools and analytic tradecraft to evaluate, analyze, and integrate relevant identity information to reveal foreign traveler links to terrorism for the State Department adjudication and watch listing purposes. This role uses the call chain analysis process to determine relationships, patterns, trends, indicators, and warnings to identify and report CT intelligence gaps.
Requirements:
- Required TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Requires BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
- Ability to be flexible to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus quickly, and adapt to meet mission requirements.
- Experience working with MS Office tools.
- Experience working with IC tools and databases.
- Strong problem-solving, analytic, and written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to accurately follow SOPs.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to customer systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of IC organizations, policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Experience analyzing intelligence reports and cables.
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.
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:
August 20, 2026For 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 - $166,850.00The 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.
Company at a glance
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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
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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Top Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k With 6% Company Match
- Flexible Schedules
- Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
- Technical Upskilling
- Education And Training Support
- Parental Paid Leave
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