Data Analyst

Location: McLean, VA

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA. 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!

Job Summary

The Data Analyst will provide enterprise‑level analytical support by generating groupwide metrics, improving knowledge‑management processes, and ensuring data accuracy across multiple systems. The Analyst will develop data visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to communicate insights clearly to non‑technical customers and stakeholders. This role supports a small team of Intel Analysts in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and requires the ability to operate independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities Include

Pull, compile, and analyze groupwide metrics to support leadership decision‑making

Identify data bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to streamline knowledge‑management workflows

Clean, standardize, and validate datasets from multiple sources

Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or Excel

Brief findings and trends to non‑technical customers, leadership, and stakeholders

Build analytical models to identify patterns, track performance, and forecast trends

Collaborate with Intel Analysts to translate operational needs into data‑driven insights

Maintain documentation of data sources, processes, and analytical methodologies

Operate effectively in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Work independently with limited direction while meeting deadlines and quality expectations

BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements

Requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Strong knowledge of Python for data cleaning, transformation, and modeling

Knowledge of all‑source intelligence production, including SIGINT and/or HUMINT reporting

Ability to identify and recommend process improvements

Experience creating data models that depict trends and support decision‑making

Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Excel)

Strong communication skills, with the ability to brief non‑technical audiences

Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to evolving mission requirements

Proven ability to work independently without constant direction

Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else

#ASBA

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

October 21, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.