Policy and Procedures Analyst

Description

The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking a Principal Policy and Procedures Analyst to provide support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) System Operations Security Group.

You will use your expertise in the use of National Airspace System (NAS) policy and procedures in various fields related to NAS security and crisis response impacting the NAS. Support will require you to assist the government in addressing a broad range of security issues associated with air traffic control, airspace restrictions, operations security (OPSEC), Sensitive Flight Data (SFD) identification and protection, Automated Dependent Surveillance System-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Off Authorizations, foreign aircraft overflight security (including State Department designated special interest flights), and the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the NAS. You will provide solutions to complex air traffic management (ATM) security situations for NAS stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

Support the operational procedures and policies of FAA documents as they pertain to the security of the NAS. This support will include, but not be limited to, the following :

• Identify risks and associated mitigations.
• Support meetings among government and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide support in the writing ATM security procedures and developing Document Change Proposals (DCPs) for FAA Orders related to : sensitive military and law enforcement ATM procedures; Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs); SFD identification and protection, Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Letters of Agreement (LOAs); UAS security; etc.
• Track metrics and create reports on the progress of selected activities.
• Provide other written products to the government when required.
• Support related briefings regarding security items for public, local, state and federal stakeholders when required.
• Support development of procedures for, and activations of, the Joint Air Traffic Organization Command Crisis Action Team (JCAT)

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : November 4, 2025

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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

The 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.

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. 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 .

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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