Systems Analyst

Are you seeking a highly rewarding job with global impact? This position may be the perfect fit for you! At Leidos, our mission is to be the global leader in developing and applying technology to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We are looking for a results-driven Systems Analyst to join the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center team at Fort Meade, MD.

This role is more than just a job-it’s an opportunity to contribute to critical national security efforts. The NC3 Enterprise Center serves as the Department of Defense’s lead organization for enterprise-level systems engineering and architecture for NC3. Under the leadership of the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), the team leverages subject matter expertise and best practices to transform mission and operational requirements into effective solutions and capabilities. This is a Mission Essential contract that must be performed under all circumstances to achieve its DoD component missions and responsibilities.

In your pivotal role as a Systems Analyst, you will serve as the vital link between strategic national security objectives and technical reality. Partnering directly with senior defense stakeholders and engineering teams, you will translate complex, high-stakes mission requirements into actionable implementation strategies. Your expertise will ensure the flawless execution, continuous modernization, and uncompromised integrity of our nation’s most critical command and control infrastructure.

This is your chance to be part of a team tackling some of the most significant challenges faced by our nation’s leaders. Working alongside our customer at Fort Meade, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills to meaningful work with far-reaching impact. Don’t wait-join our team and be part of the solution. Apply today!

• • Analyze and evaluate system changes, new technologies, and engineering requests to ensure compliance with established configuration management protocols and technical standards.
• • Develop, maintain, and publish critical documentation, including system standards, configuration management plans, technical roadmaps, and analysis reports for governance bodies.
• • Provide subject matter expertise and advisory support to the government on developing and improving processes, acceptance criteria, and technical standards for the enterprise.
• • Support enterprise-level governance forums by facilitating process workflows, coordinating with stakeholders, and presenting analysis, findings, and recommendations.
• Contribute to the execution of the digital engineering strategy by integrating information sources, defining data requirements, and supporting the automation of audit and verification processes.

• BS or BA in Engineering, Computer Science, or educational equivalent.
• 5+ years in the following:
• Formulating/defining system scope and objectives for assigned projects.
• Devising and/or modifying procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results.
• Preparing detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
• Managing program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence).
• Strong written/verbal skills for technical documentation and presentations.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an agile, dynamic environment.

• Technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming.
• Experience with systems engineering and enterprise architecture for high assurance communications systems.
• Background in NC3 architecture/performance analysis and engineering design.
• Knowledge of National Leadership Command Capability or Senior Leader Command, Control, and Communications Systems.

Experience collaborating with NC3 stakeholders including Air Force, Navy, Space Force, NC3 Enterprise Center, USSTRATCOM, USCYBERCOM, Joint Staff, and OSD.

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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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

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 are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .