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Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

Leidos Inc
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Instructional Systems Designer in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions!

Must have an active TS/SCI Polygraph up front (this is firm).

Leidos is seeking a Senior Instructional Systems Designer to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program in Bethesda, MD.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

  • Provides full spectrum training delivery and administration services for Insider Threat and Operational Security classes. Additionally, supports Insider Threat professionalization services, certification programs, and education, outreach, communication, and development activities.
  • Provide full spectrum training services, including not limited to:
  • Instruct modules in virtual Insider Threat and Operational Security classes.
  • Facilitate breakout sessions in virtual Insider Threat and Operational Security classes.
  • Update Insider Threat and Operational Security curriculum.
  • Administer government Insider Threat and Operational Security training programs.
  • Register and communicate with prospective and current students.
  • Set up virtual classrooms and breakout rooms.
  • Establish and disseminate the course calendars.
  • Distribute course certificates and surveys.
  • Support Insider Threat professionalization services, certification programs, and education, outreach, communication, and development activities, including but not limited to:
  • Edit and refresh Insider Threat Competency Resource Guides, to include conducting focus groups, designing and disseminating surveys, analyzing survey results, and writing reports.
  • Support the Certified Counter Insider Threat Professional) Program, to include participating in bi-weekly phone calls, conveying customer interests, coordinating governance meetings, and reviewing technical reports.
  • Contribute to and attend IC events including the Insider Threat Data Analysis Working group and the 811 Conference
  • Participate in planning and executing National Insider threat Awareness Month events.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Insider Threat Experience
  • Previous instructor and training administration experience preferred
  • Previous experience in the Intelligence Community preferred
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking ability
  • Strong attention to detail

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 18 years of experience, a Master's degree and 10 years of experience, or no degree with 24 years of experience
  • Requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance.

#ASBA

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:August 21, 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 $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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.

 

Salary : $105,300 - $190,350

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