All-Source Analyst (Production/Janus/Hard Target) - Senior
Leidos, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Opportunity Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking an accomplished
All-Source Analyst (Production/Janus/Hard Target – Senior)
to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission, to provide advanced analytic support across USCYBERCOM operations and defense intelligence mission requirements. The analyst will leverage intelligence and information derived from multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a range of national security issues—both regional and functional in nature. This role is essential to supporting collections, operations, investigations, and specialized analytic requirements focused on hard targets and the evolving cyber threat landscape.
Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard.
Contract Status:
Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.
Security Clearance:
Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
What you'll be doing Conduct analysis using intelligence and information from multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a broad range of national security issues and developments. Provide all-source analysis support, including research, evaluation, and deconfliction of single-source classified reporting, technical intrusion information, agency all-source finished intelligence, open-source data, and other relevant inputs.
Categorize and characterize cyber threats and malware to identify trends, adversary behavioral changes, and shifts in cyber threat activities. Adhere strictly to ODNI and DIA all-source analytic tradecraft and standards; ensure that written and oral intelligence products meet ICD 203 requirements with only moderate to minimal corrections. Establish and maintain effective communications with Intelligence Community partners, USCYBERCOM service components, other combatant commands, CNMF, DHS/NCSD, CERTS, and IA Centers to facilitate joint analysis, knowledge sharing, and detection of environmental changes. Maintain situational awareness of events within US Government systems and internationally, as directed, to identify relationships and implications relevant to the established knowledge base. Document Operation Instructions (OIs) to support command-wide programs and initiatives as required by the Government. Satisfy DoD Directive 8570.01 IAT Level 1 or IAM Level 1 qualifications, either through Certificate of Completion or equivalent verified work experience/coursework. Deliver all-source analytic support for operational mission objectives, including identifying cyber entities for further target development; enter validated entity information into the MIDB or SURGE (or follow-on mechanisms). Utilize a wide variety of intelligence production tools and databases (e.g., Tripwire Analytic Capability, Intellipedia, Palantir, MIDB, Cyber COP, etc.). Provide all-source JIPOE support for offensive and defensive cyber operations (OCO/DCO), including the production of cyber-related intelligence estimates and related products, directly supporting IPTs. Produce bulletins and briefs related to assigned responsibilities, including changes in adversary TTPs, technical trends in cyber threats targeting the DoDIN and CI/KR. Monitor threat activities and develop cyber indicators in support of USCYBERCOM’s Defense Warning Program. Support cyber-related exercises by developing scenarios and participating as white cell or in role-playing capacities. Respond expeditiously to J2 or other USCYBERCOM staff requests for information and intelligence support. Assist in the production, editing, publishing, and dissemination of clear, concise, timely, and relevant cyber analytic products. Develop and present intelligence briefings and slides, delivering in-depth briefings to USCYBERCOM staff and leadership up to GO/FO level. Provide meeting support for meetings conducted within USCYBERCOM or at other government or cleared contract facilities. Occasional travel may be required; virtual participation is preferred when feasible. Conduct research and analysis on selectors of interest using SIGINT production tools and capabilities; identify, develop, and characterize cyber threats by exploiting SIGINT-derived information. Integrate with the all-source analytic enterprise and leverage SIGINT tools to deliver actionable operational outcomes for USCYBERCOM. Support Hard Target analytic initiatives, emphasizing alignment with command priorities such as Space and Counterspace, consistent with DoD and Presidential directives.
Needed Experience, Skills, and Education
Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from an accredited college or university; or Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category with an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master’s degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Clearance Needed
Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education
Knowledgeable of IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
Ability to apply logic to gather, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information.
Ability to defend analytic judgments with sound conclusions and adapt when new information or evolving conditions arise.
Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and briefings in MS Office and web-enabled formats.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with good grammar.
Experience developing structured research within security and data protocols.
Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions in information.
Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and completion of relevant training and experiences.
Ability to collaborate with IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and resolving analytic disputes.
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, including incomplete or highly technical information.
Ability to structure analysis based on trends and multiple analytic perspectives.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to develop concise, insightful products for defense intelligence.
Ability to lead teams in researching complex problems and applying analytic methodologies.
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 January 26, 2026
For U.S. Positions: This job requisition is expected to remain open and may be updated based on business needs.
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. Additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements.
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 Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Details are available at
www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process. If you suspect a scam, contact LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com or the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Opportunity Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking an accomplished
All-Source Analyst (Production/Janus/Hard Target – Senior)
to support the USCYBERCOM J2 mission, to provide advanced analytic support across USCYBERCOM operations and defense intelligence mission requirements. The analyst will leverage intelligence and information derived from multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a range of national security issues—both regional and functional in nature. This role is essential to supporting collections, operations, investigations, and specialized analytic requirements focused on hard targets and the evolving cyber threat landscape.
Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard.
Contract Status:
Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.
Security Clearance:
Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
What you'll be doing Conduct analysis using intelligence and information from multiple sources to assess, interpret, forecast, and explain a broad range of national security issues and developments. Provide all-source analysis support, including research, evaluation, and deconfliction of single-source classified reporting, technical intrusion information, agency all-source finished intelligence, open-source data, and other relevant inputs.
Categorize and characterize cyber threats and malware to identify trends, adversary behavioral changes, and shifts in cyber threat activities. Adhere strictly to ODNI and DIA all-source analytic tradecraft and standards; ensure that written and oral intelligence products meet ICD 203 requirements with only moderate to minimal corrections. Establish and maintain effective communications with Intelligence Community partners, USCYBERCOM service components, other combatant commands, CNMF, DHS/NCSD, CERTS, and IA Centers to facilitate joint analysis, knowledge sharing, and detection of environmental changes. Maintain situational awareness of events within US Government systems and internationally, as directed, to identify relationships and implications relevant to the established knowledge base. Document Operation Instructions (OIs) to support command-wide programs and initiatives as required by the Government. Satisfy DoD Directive 8570.01 IAT Level 1 or IAM Level 1 qualifications, either through Certificate of Completion or equivalent verified work experience/coursework. Deliver all-source analytic support for operational mission objectives, including identifying cyber entities for further target development; enter validated entity information into the MIDB or SURGE (or follow-on mechanisms). Utilize a wide variety of intelligence production tools and databases (e.g., Tripwire Analytic Capability, Intellipedia, Palantir, MIDB, Cyber COP, etc.). Provide all-source JIPOE support for offensive and defensive cyber operations (OCO/DCO), including the production of cyber-related intelligence estimates and related products, directly supporting IPTs. Produce bulletins and briefs related to assigned responsibilities, including changes in adversary TTPs, technical trends in cyber threats targeting the DoDIN and CI/KR. Monitor threat activities and develop cyber indicators in support of USCYBERCOM’s Defense Warning Program. Support cyber-related exercises by developing scenarios and participating as white cell or in role-playing capacities. Respond expeditiously to J2 or other USCYBERCOM staff requests for information and intelligence support. Assist in the production, editing, publishing, and dissemination of clear, concise, timely, and relevant cyber analytic products. Develop and present intelligence briefings and slides, delivering in-depth briefings to USCYBERCOM staff and leadership up to GO/FO level. Provide meeting support for meetings conducted within USCYBERCOM or at other government or cleared contract facilities. Occasional travel may be required; virtual participation is preferred when feasible. Conduct research and analysis on selectors of interest using SIGINT production tools and capabilities; identify, develop, and characterize cyber threats by exploiting SIGINT-derived information. Integrate with the all-source analytic enterprise and leverage SIGINT tools to deliver actionable operational outcomes for USCYBERCOM. Support Hard Target analytic initiatives, emphasizing alignment with command priorities such as Space and Counterspace, consistent with DoD and Presidential directives.
Needed Experience, Skills, and Education
Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from an accredited college or university; or Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category with an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master’s degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Clearance Needed
Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education
Knowledgeable of IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
Ability to apply logic to gather, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information.
Ability to defend analytic judgments with sound conclusions and adapt when new information or evolving conditions arise.
Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports and briefings in MS Office and web-enabled formats.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with good grammar.
Experience developing structured research within security and data protocols.
Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions in information.
Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and completion of relevant training and experiences.
Ability to collaborate with IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and resolving analytic disputes.
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, including incomplete or highly technical information.
Ability to structure analysis based on trends and multiple analytic perspectives.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to develop concise, insightful products for defense intelligence.
Ability to lead teams in researching complex problems and applying analytic methodologies.
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 January 26, 2026
For U.S. Positions: This job requisition is expected to remain open and may be updated based on business needs.
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. Additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements.
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 Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Details are available at
www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process. If you suspect a scam, contact LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com or the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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