Leidos has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Application Specialist at the DOE Portsmouth (Piketon, Ohio) site. The position will be part of an IT team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management and troubleshooting of Commercial-off-the-shelf software applications and approved custom developed applications to support business requirements/needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain software applications to meet business requirements
Provide support for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software applications
Provide support for complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases and system access
Interface with software vendors to analyze, implement or resolve issues with software applications
Recommend software solutions to meet end user and business needs
Support Cyber Security compliance and audit/assessment preparations
Consult with business organizations to identify needs/requirements
Develops and maintains documentation, user manuals, guides and technical information associated with software applications
Supports recommendations and plans for software development, operations and procurements
Apply software updates and patches
Perform work according to Software Quality Assurance policies and procedures
Remediate Cyber Security vulnerabilities within required timeframes
Identify and resolve software issues
Build and foster good working relationships with coworkers, customers and visitors
Close work orders with detailed resolution and in a timely manner
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of experience, or five years additional experience to substitute for the degree.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; U.S. citizenship required
Experience with the implementation, operation and maintenance of COTS software
Strong attention to detail with organization and time management skills
Must have exceptional analytical and technical problem-solving skills
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and quality.
Ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively
Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables and during interactions with fellow employees and customers.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
High level of discretion handling sensitive data
Preferred Qualifications
DOE site experience
Active DOE clearance
Related industry-recognized certifications
Software development experience
Database experience
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Original Posting:September 14, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of experience, or five additional years of experience in place of the degree
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience implementing, operating, and maintaining commercial-off-the-shelf software
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
- Exceptional analytical and technical problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- High level of discretion when handling sensitive data
- DOE site experience
- Active DOE clearance
- Related industry-recognized certifications
- Software development experience
- Database experience
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
