PPSM Analyst

• Component Local Service Assessments (CLSA)
• Further Action (FA) requests
• Non-Standard Boundary/Port Exception requests
• Banned Services Exception requests

Track PPSM CLSA packages through final DISA program approval or denial.

Assess vulnerabilities and implementation strategies associated with protocols, services, ports, and application data services.

Support requirements analysis, configuration management design, and vulnerability assessment/implementation strategies supporting DISA Boundary Protection and the DISA CAL.

Ensure Enterprise Information System ports, protocols, and services are registered in the PPSM central registry and appropriately categorized against the CAL.

Ensure non-standard requests are not deployed prior to required authorization.

Ensure Information Systems represented in eMASS are captured in the PPSM Registry.

Monitor and process customer requests through the Government ITSM tool for enterprise change requests.

Coordinate with customers and project teams to ensure both standard and non-standard PPS requirements are understood and properly documented.

Conduct recurring PPS Registry validation reviews to ensure entries remain valid and accurate.

Provide status reports to Government leadership identifying review results, risks, discrepancies, and changes.

Attend monthly PPSM TAG and CCB meetings and provide recommendations supporting authorization decisions.

Support customer meetings and recurring work-status reviews as directed by Government leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher - program can support up to TS/SCI
• DoD 8140: 652 Security Architect Intermediate (Includes: SecurityX, CISM, and multiple SANS certs)
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of prior experience; add'l experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD Information Network and boundaries
• Demonstrated knowledge on requirements for processing internal and external PPSM requests to include Non-standard use for Authorizing Official (AO) and DoD PPSM approvals
• Demonstrate ability to conduct PPSM reviews and generate exception requests with appropriate risk assessment and recommended risk mitigations
• Demonstrate knowledge of DoD DMZ Whitelist registrations, Web Content Filtering and exception requirements
• Demonstrable skills in work ticket monitoring and prioritization
• Demonstrable skills in effective oral and written management, customer and team communication to include engagement
• Demonstrable skills In technical and workflow problem solving
• Demonstrable skills in exemplary customer service.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DoD DMZ Whitelist registrations and exception requirements

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Original Posting:

October 28, 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 $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.

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.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

Client-provided location(s): Alexandria, VA

Job ID: Leidos-R-00195729

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-10-29T19:42:07