Compartmented Access Control Officer SME

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Compartmented Access Control Officer 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!

 

Successful candidates will assist an Intelligence Community (IC) customer in McLean, Virginia with subject matter expertise on compartmented information access management. This position requires extensive experience with compartmented information access control and security program management.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain processes for responses to compartmented information access requests, and conduct security reviews of access packages.  
• Organize and review requests for access to a wide range of information, format and enter access actions into applicable IT system(s) and database(s) and communicate with requestors. 
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate security programs to meet mission requirements related to personnel security programs.
• Communicate clearly with the customer any high-priority, time-sensitive requests and/or concerns; maintain documentation on access decisions.
• Provide recommendations on applicable policies, standards, processes and procedures, draft requirements and implementation guidance, and identify and recommend ways to address gaps.
• Conduct technical or administrative briefings of government or contractor personnel and develop SOPs as required.

 Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Poly
• Typically requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience as a CAP or SAP control officer within the IC or DOW. 
• Familiarity with SCI security procedures, and information and personnel security principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to resolve problems and develop guidance documents across a variety of circumstances and environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues and senior leaders to coordinate, network, and communicate across the IC and USG. 

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:

October 5, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

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.