Sr. Governance and Events Specialist TS/SCI Poly

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Governance and Events Specialist in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). 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 National Security!  

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Governance and Events Specialist to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program in McLean, VA. An Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Seeking an experienced, detail-oriented professional to coordinate and manage executive engagement activities in support of a cabinet-level government customer. The Executive Engagement Facilitator operates within a high-visibility executive secretariat environment, overseeing the full lifecycle of senior-level engagements and events, from invitation through execution.

Reporting to program leadership, the Facilitator manages the intake, tracking, coordination, and completion of executive engagements, meetings, and travel. This includes ensuring timely preparation of briefing materials, managing communication among internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining accuracy and accountability across all engagement activities.

This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-tempo environment supporting senior government officials. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting cabinet-level or senior executive leaders, familiarity with interagency coordination, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and precision in all aspects of delivery.

• Leads development of in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments

• Meets regularly with customer to gather and prioritize requirements for team

• Creates and maintains team's workload documents

• Promotes training across organization

• Ensures all products are consistent with government-approved programs of instruction standards that prioritize accessibility to resources per EO 14035

• May assist with all aspects of the courses, including instructional design, tracking course enrollment, scheduling guest speakers if required, and incorporating student feedback for future course improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess incoming requests for executive-level external engagements, preparing weekly engagement packages for leadership review and decision.

• Coordinate with customer stakeholders to gather context and requirements necessary for the successful execution of each engagement.

• Support executive secretariat staff in developing comprehensive briefing materials and engagement books for proposed and approved travel and events.

• Partner with protocol staff to ensure seamless day-of execution for visits, including coordination with security personnel and other support elements.

• Assist government and subject matter experts in planning, preparing, and executing executive foreign travel.

• Collaborate with the executive secretariat government lead to develop and refine event concepts into polished, well-executed engagements appropriate for cabinet-level principals.

• Deliver all work products and event support with accuracy and professionalism, free of planning or logistical errors.

• Perform additional administrative or protocol-related duties as directed by government staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Ten years of experience and a M.A./M.S. degree or 12 years with a B.A./B.S. and at least 6 years of management level responsibility.

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in National Security, Foreign Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience providing direct support to executive-level leadership.

• In-depth knowledge of the U.S. Intelligenc