Maritime Undersea Technology Specialist

Description

The Maritime System Solutions Portfolio within the Maritime Systems Division (MSD) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, technical, and customer focused Maritime Undersea Technology Program Manager to join the Leidos team in Suitland, MD.

This experienced undersea technology professional will support US Navy Intelligence in providing expert analysis on existing and future undersea system capabilities, industry technology development, and operational methodologies. Analysis will include domestic and international undersea technology systems (manned & unmanned vehicles, underwater navigation systems, acoustic & optical imaging systems etc.), and will involve research and attendance at selected maritime domestic and international technology conferences.

Primary Responsibilities

The candidate shall possess expertise in underwater technologies in order to conduct all-source intelligence analysis focused on analyzing and reporting existing and emerging maritime technology capabilities. Knowledge/expertise in the following underwater systems/technologies is essential:

• Unmanned undersea vehicles
• Manned submersibles
• Seafloor imaging sensors (acoustic & optical)
• Undersea vehicle navigation and positioning

The candidate will need to:

• Possess expertise in analyzing capabilities, readiness and operations of maritime vessels that employ underwater technologies.
• Document analysis and assessments in various memorandum, technical reports and/or briefings to be presented to the Customer and/or designated Customer audiences.
• Attend designated underwater technology conferences (nominally 3x per year) and collect pertinent information as directed.
• Details of conference attendance shall be documented within a trip report highlighting the collection opportunities and significant elements of information acquired including technical research papers, brochures or other media acquired during conference attendance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience including all-source intelligence analysis in the maritime domain.
• Current TS/SCI clearance required. Ability to obtain a poly. US Citizenship required.
• Background in foreign maritime analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Current CI Poly

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:

August 25, 2025
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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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): Capitol Heights, MD

Job ID: Leidos-R-00165284

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-26T18:45:58