Library Circulation Specialist - Top Secret/SCI cleared
4 days ago• Springfield, VA
Description
Leidos currently has an opening for a Cleared Library Circulation Specialist to work at a customer location in Springfield, VA.
This is an exciting opportunity to perform research and collection in support of GEOINT tradecraft. The Circulation Specialist will maintain physical library holdings and provide service and support to the library's visitors on how to access both the physical and the virtual resources.
Primary Responsibilities.
The candidate shall perform the following duties:
- Fulfilling customer requests, e.g. providing basic reference and research support, conducting customer interviews to understand requirements, providing reproduction services, etc.
- Circulation of library materials, e.g. checking materials in and out, shelving materials in the correct sections, shelf-reading to maintain filing order in accordance with Library of Congress standards.
- Dissemination of digital and hardcopy products.
- Provide briefings and tours of the facilities and capabilities.
- Provide library collection development support to include accession and deaccession of materials.
- Conduct research and support to ad hoc projects using classified and unclassified databases and sources, as well as special source libraries.
- Utilize open internet search engines in support of assigned research in accordance with established processes and procedures.
- Geospatial information from all available sources (open, academic, and classified sources in all formats) shall be identified, obtained, and exploited for relevant information.
- Contribute to the preparation of analytical and technical reports and publications.
- Maintain databases, summary data, spreadsheets, and graphic documents.
- Maintain proper file management in accordance with division standards.
- Fulfill Inter-Library Loan requests and transfers.
- Populate Integrated Library Systems (ILS) database using current customer modified MARC 21, AACR2R, and RDA standards.
- Transportation of physical media (up to 25lbs.)
Required Qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree in library sciences or 1-3 years of experience conducting Open-Source research professionally or 1-3 years of experience conducting research, collection, or circulation within a library.
- Experience building/using Power-Point slides, Excel spreadsheets, Email, and OneNote Notebooks.
- Experience directly engaging with other IC partners in areas of research support.
- Ability to support movement and organization of physical media by carrying boxes (up to 25lbs) and climbing a ladder.
Preferred Qualifications.
- Master's degree in library sciences.
- Proficient in circulation services.
- Familiarity with library clerical procedures and practices.
- Understanding of customer maps/products.
- Understanding of Classified databases and sources.
- Familiarity with common Unclassified databases.
- Experience providing tours or briefs.
- Experience conducting surveys.
- Familiarity with JIRA.
- Familiarity with Safe Searching practices.
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:
October 20, 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.
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Pay Range:
Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
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.
Client-provided location(s): Springfield, VA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00169001
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-21T18:46:37
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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