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Administrative Specialist

Leidos

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Odenton, MD · Posted November 12, 2026

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About the job

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Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Leidos seeks highly qualified and experienced Administrative Specialists to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) COSS through high-level administrative and business operations support across multiple organizations, ensuring seamless day-to-day functionality, supporting strategic coordination, and contributing to command readiness through efficient planning, communications, and task tracking. Individuals will engage in activities supporting Leidos on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations).

Primary Responsibilities

Provide timely, accurate, relevant administrative support to elements of USCYBERCOM J3

Coordinate daily administrative operations with internal and external entities

Schedule and manage meetings, events, and VIP visits, including logistical arrangements and briefing materials and reserve meeting spaces and coordinate audiovisual/telecom requirements in support of set and ad hoc meeting requirements

Prepare, track, and manage official correspondence and documentation in accordance with records management standards and create and distribute agendas, meeting minutes, and maintain action item trackers

Distribute read-ahead materials and meeting briefings

Maintain calendars, schedules, and organizational shared resources for situational awareness

Track and report ancillary training and compliance status and perform trend analysis, as directed by program leadership

Collect and consolidate feedback to support optimization of command battle rhythms and drive changes to activity reports to meet leadership intent

Update and manage workforce locator tools, personnel accountability trackers, and asset management systems

Manage and coordinate Workflow Management System (WMS) tasks, to include tracking responses and reporting status

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, manuals, and mission-related instructions

Facilitate logistics and scheduling for senior-level military, civilian, and foreign visitors, as appropriate

Identify and implement administrative process improvements to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency

Support human resource processes including hiring coordination, onboarding, training, and out-processing

Basic Qualifications

Top Secret/SCI eligibility with Polygraph security clearance.

Proven ability to independently manage administrative tasks and multitask in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting while displaying excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and file management systems

Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.

Junior Level - 3+ years’ experience performing Administrative Assistant support at the Junior-level within the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), or the United States Government.

Journeyman Level - 8+ years' experience performing Administrative Assistant support at the Journeyman-level within the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), or the United States Government.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Prior experience supporting USCYBERCOM, with demonstrated understanding of USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission

Deep experience using Workflow Management Systems (WMS), JIRA, or similar task tracking tools and extensive familiarity with records management, personnel accountability, and asset tracking systems

Demonstrated experience successfully planning and supporting high-level events and visits

Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve administrative processes, with focus on optimization to streamline activities

Intimate knowledge of DoD protocol for working with senior officials and foreign visitors.

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity including compensation, will be match to the candidate's experience.

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: November 12, 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 $41,600.00 - $75,200.00

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.