Executive Protection Program Professional Job at Leidos, McLean, VA

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  • Leidos
  • McLean, VA

Job Description

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Executive Protection professional to serve on a five-person team reporting to the Executive Protection Program Manager, Corporate Security located in Reston, VA. The preferred candidate must exemplify professionalism, teamwork, reliability, and flexibility under pressure and in various settings. This position is overtime eligible, and the ability to work after normal business hours is required.

Responsibilities:
•Provide close protection and other security-related functions for Leidos executives during domestic and/or international movements
•Drive executives to events and appointments
•Perform protective advance fieldwork and on-site threat vulnerability assessments
•Assist in coordination of event security with Leidos Chief of Staff, Executive Assistants, Facilities, Security, and Events Team
•Conduct liaison with law enforcement agencies, government agencies, other executive protection staffs, and risk management companies as necessary
•Respond to emergencies and perform initial first aid response, as needed
•Deescalate tense situations or individuals 
•Communicate vulnerabilities or safety concerns in a timely manner
•Complete suspicious activity, travel, and expense reports, timecards, and other administrative requirements in a timely manner
•Operate and maintain protective operations and communications equipment, including vehicles, promptly identifying and escalating deficiencies or failures
•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

Basic Qualifications:
•High School diploma with 6+ years of executive protection experience or law enforcement
•Possess a current Driver's License with a clean driving record
•A valid passport, willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, and qualify for the Department of Homeland Security’s Global Entry Program
•Basic first-aid knowledge and CPR certification
•Meet all Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Personal Protection Specialist requirements
•Have or be able to achieve successful Viriginia DCJS certifications in armed and unarmed personal protection specialist as well as basic and advanced handgun
•Meet the qualifications for Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, HR218, or Virginia concealed handgun permit
•Formal training in executive protection and knowledge of police unarmed self-defense tactics
•Defensive driving tactics training and experience
•Ability to maintain composure when interacting with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in high-pressure situations
•Physically fit and able to provide protective coverage involving physically taxing activities
•Effective oral and written communications skills
•Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction or supervision
•Ability to work overtime, including weekends, as required

Preferred Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or completion of formal course work leading to executive protection certification
•Active First Responder, Paramedic, or EMT certifications
•Experience with access control, alarm systems, and security cameras
•Top Secret Security Clearance
•Firearms instructor training
•Technical Surveillance Countermeasures experience
•Experience dealing with workplace violence issues and training

 

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting:

July 30, 2025

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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.

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