WMD-CT Analyst

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a WMD-CT 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 Analysis Solutions Business Area!

The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. The Analyst will gather and synthesize all source terrorist-related information to support development of daily counterterrorism (CT) products that promote situational awareness across the Intelligence Community (IC) and broader US Government.  The Analyst may be required to perform the following responsibilities:

• Identify, prioritize, and develop strategies to address mission needs, intelligence gaps, resource, and analytic challenges with a focus on chemical terrorism and chemical warfare
• Engage with WMD-CT partners in the IC, DoD, and other agencies identifying new and nontraditional relationships, while strengthening existing relationships with U.S. and foreign partners
• Identify methods to improve and sustain IC support to operational elements (counterWMD/CBRN and chemical defense) during steady state operations as well as during a crisis
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of Government WMD-CT intelligence and produce intelligence assessments, technical studies, collection requirements, and other information related to WMD.  
• Support the development, coordination, editing, and publishing of a range of products that may include finished intelligence products, talking points, presentations, and booklets.
• Assist with Interagency Focus Groups
• Prepare products and talking points on specific collection targets and issues as required
• Collaborate with IC partners to develop and recommend specific collection strategies; identifying actions and opportunities to enhance IC collection to address the most critical gaps against the hardest WMD- CT targets

Requirements:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph is required
• Experience supporting CBRN or WMD efforts within the Intelligence or DoD communities
• Experience working with intelligence collection as it related to CT issues
• Demonstrated experience in HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, or all source collection management
• Experience writing formal deliverables, conducting independent research on time sensitive tasks, and providing high-level briefings to a mature audience
• Strong background in CT analysis and respective AORs
• Broad-based experience supporting defense and intelligence enterprises and an understanding of different IC customers’ needs
• Experience writing Finished Intelligence (FINTEL) products is required
• Excellent communication skills are required in order to produce reports and brief members of upper management
• Experience presenting information to diverse audiences
• Experience working with key US foreign policy and national security CT objectives
• Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of relevant experience is required.

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 30, 2026

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.