Mid Level OSINT Policy and Governance Support
Reston, VA - USA
Job Summary
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Job Description
The Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking a Mid OSINT Policy and Governance Specialist to support the Policy and Engagement Team at DIA/NDOC. This position will be located at one of our customer sites in Bethesda MD; Reston VA; Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling DC.
This exciting opportunity will enable you to leverage your experience in support of the DIAs OSINT this mission space we support DIA/NDOCs OSINT mission on behalf of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE). The Leidos effort consists of five main tasks: collecting and reporting mission and information technology architecture policy and OSINT governance support OSINT strategic communications strategy support and OSINT specialized tradecraft and training development support.
As an OSINT Policy and Governance Specialist you will support our customers mission objectives.
Support the development and refinement of policy and governance documents that shape the future of OSINT ensuring clarity compliance and strategic alignment with DoD DIA and IC standards. Collaborate across departments conduct impactful research and risk assessments and deliver dynamic productssuch as compliance reports policy coordination plans and actionable recommendationsthat empower enterprise-wide innovation regulatory excellence and effective governance.
The ideal candidate will bring strong analytic skills sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic mission-focused environment.
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Responsibilities Include:
Review policy and governance documents for clarity and compliance with DoD DIA and IC standards.
Support the government in the development and refinement of enterprise-wide policies and maximizing the positive impact of governance forums.
Assist in drafting new policies and procedures revising existing ones and ensuring they are aligned with the organizations strategic objectives regulatory requirements and best practices.
Conduct research to inform policy development including benchmarking against industry standards and gathering input from stakeholders.
Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration and communication to ensure enterprise-wide adherence to these policies.
Conduct risk assessments to identify any potential vulnerabilities or gaps in compliance providing recommendations for mitigation.
Clearance Requirements:
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.
Required Experience Skills and Education:
Bachelors degree in Public Policy Political Science or related field. An additional 4 years of experience for a total of 8 years of experience in Public Policy Political Science or related field may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.
Four years of experience in policy development coordination and compliance preferably within government or intelligence settings and with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Experience with each of the job responsibility areas listed above.
Excelling at solving complex problems to support real-world National Security missions.
Enjoy working directly with teammates and customers to understand requirements and develop and implement solutions.
The ability to:
understand and anticipate second and third order effects that result from user engagements policy creation and personal decisions.
perform well in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
clarify and accomplish tasks under limited supervision.
manage personal workload and complete tasks early or on time.
exercise good professional judgement that results in building relationships and negating or resolving problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail self-motivated creative and organized.
Preferred Experience Skills and Education:
Familiarity with OSINT policy governance forums tools platforms collection and analytic techniques.
Successful polygraph within the last 5 years is a significant advantage and preferred.
OSINT certification(for example EOSINT USMC OS301 or OS302 Army ONI OSINT Fundamentals DIA BOTC NGA OSINT SOCOM NERD).
Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certifications
Bachelors degree in Public Policy Law or related field.
Eight years of experience in policy development coordination and compliance preferably within government or intelligence settings.
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Original Posting:
April 30 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 $73450.00 - $132775.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.