Leidos is seeking a highly professional Executive Protection Specialist to support senior executives and visiting principals at our global headquarters in Reston, VA. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional judgment, discretion, and situational awareness. As a core member of this team, you will play a valuable part in supporting and executing safe executive travel. This position is overtime eligible.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide close protection and other security-related functions for Leidos Executives during domestic and/or international assignments
- Transport executives and principal visitors to and from company locations, special events, customer sites, and specified locations within local and outlying areas.
- Perform protective advance fieldwork and on-site threat vulnerability assessments
- Conduct liaison with law enforcement agencies, Regional Security Officers, risk management companies and Industry partners as necessary
- Respond to emergencies and perform initial first aid response, as needed
- Deescalate tense situations or individuals that arise at Leidos facilities and Corporate Events
- Complete travel and expense reports and other administrative requirements in a timely manner
- Operate and maintain communication tools, assigned equipment, and vehicles in accordance with company SOP
- Assist with risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments and development of emergency response plans related to Executives, the Board of Directors, and Leidos facilities as required
- Provide rapid response and investigative support to relevant security incidents or issues
- Assist with special projects and other assignments as requested by Corporate Security
- Ensure timely communication, via company issued devices, with principal and the executive’s administrative assistant, and chief of staff on itinerary and schedule changes.
- Coordinate closely with EP Professionals, Corporate Global Resilience and Threat Management Teams, and local security partners
- Maintain constant situational awareness and proactively identify threats or anomalies.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma and 5+ years of executive protection experience
- Possess a current Driver's License with a clean record, a valid passport, and be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally based upon the schedule of the protectees
- The candidate must qualify for the Department of Homeland Security’s Global Entry Program
- Basic first-aid knowledge and CPR certification
- Must meet all Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Personal Protection Specialist (PPS) requirements
- Must have or be able to achieve successful VA DCJS certifications in armed and unarmed personal protection specialist as well as basic and advanced handgun
- Meet the qualifications for Virginia concealed handgun permit, Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA), or HR218.
- Completion of a recognized executive protection training course, plus 3+ years of recent experience in executive protection or law enforcement
- Must have defensive driving training
- Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with regards to Corporate Executives to include family contact information, residence locations, and residence security systems.
- Flexible schedule, ability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed with little notice.
- Must present a positive and personable demeanor with an ability to interact and relate well with both external and internal contacts at all levels, up to and including Executives, customers, and members of the Board of Directors.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound decision-making and prioritization ability, and attention to detail are critical.
- Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in high-pressure situations.
- Must be physically fit and able to provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities
- Have knowledge of unarmed self-defense tactics (use of force)
- Ability to analyze complex information and solve complex problems
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction or supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- Active Paramedic, First Responder, or EMT certifications
- Experience with Security Camera systems/CCTV, access control, and alarm systems
- Experience dealing with workplace violence issues
- De-escalation training
- TSCM experience
- Familiarity with OSINT tools, case management systems, or threat monitoring platforms
- Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM) experience
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Original Posting:
November 13, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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.
