Systems Engineer SME

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Analysis and Integration Specialist in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). 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!

Responsibilities Include:

• Strategic Planning Experience - support the evolution of the sponsor's strategic direction and priorities
• Performance Management Experience - ensure the strategy is effectively and efficiently pursued, using best practices and benchmarking in business and mission analytics
• Enterprise Architecture Experience - have a foundational knowledge of enterprise architecture related to technical collection, and be able to communicate its relationship to the overall Intelligence Community (IC) portfolio
• Keep abreast of the IC Portfolio of Technical Investments-related strategies, business goals, objectives, performance targets, and associated technical collection enterprise architecture
• Make recommendations to aid sponsor decision-making, to include proposed strategies and/or roadmaps; identified risks, capability and performance gaps, and dependencies; alignment with the strategic framework and priorities; and funding and related program issues
• Make recommendations to keep strategy, performance, and architecture aligned accordingly
• Function as a liaison and lead discussion with IC program managers, DoD partners, and private sector companies on program capabilities and services delivery and requirements concerns
• Assist government clients with programmatic goals and objectives, schedules, and reports to the senior-level executives
• Communicate technical topics in a non-technical manner to senior-level audiences

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
• Requires BS degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or master's degree with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in a technical domain
• Draft products that reflect strong writing and grammatical skills
• Expert knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
• Expert knowledge of Data integration complexities
• Strong analytical competence, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills
• Provide appropriate audience-written and verbal communications and demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Work with seniors in a diverse, fast-paced, multi-task environment managing competing priorities
• Produce deliverables in multiple formats as needed (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.)
• Ability to support the architecture and design of AI Strategy, Implementation plans and policies

Desired Qualifications:

• Technical degree in Engineering or Science, practical not theoretical
• Broad experience with the IC and touch points to DoD
• AI certification

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:
January 15, 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.