The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under the Homeland and Force Protection at Leidos currently has an opening for an Operation Support Planner in the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program. As an Operation Support Planner, you will liaison as a Customer Representative (CR) responsible for analyzing actual and predictable operational activities of, or information related to, a military, governmental, or program to help customers make better-informed decisions. As a CR, you will ensure smooth and efficient operational processes by identifying areas for improvement, developing strategies, and working with various teams to achieve organizational goals. You will be performing tasks such as forecasting demand and budget, planning inventory, scheduling production, and analyzing operational procedures. The candidate will be responsible for entire projects or processes within their professional area and typically be accountable for coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. This position is in the metro area of Austin, TX.
Primary Responsibilities
- Draft and maintain policies, plans, and procedures that describe how to execute continuity capabilities to meet specified requirements.
- Maintain continuity and emergency management program material and essential records to ensure appropriate readiness levels.
- Support emergency management/incident response functions to accomplish the program mission.
- Support asset management staff (Accountable Officer, Responsible Officer, and User) in maintaining an accurate inventory and accountable equipment distribution.
- Assist with developing policies and procedures and with multi-year strategic plans, budgets, and schedules.
- Assist with drafting crisis and consequence management operational plans and procedures, and executing and supporting those plans.
- Prepare Continuity of Operations training materials.
- Assist with Emergency Preparedness/Occupant Emergency Program.
Basic Qualifications
- Must possess a minimum of a TS Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain program SCI and Polygraph.
- A bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Planning or related discipline, (8-12) years of experience in Emergency and Disaster Planning, Continuity of Operations, and Mission Assurance areas, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum (5) years of experience with U.S. Government Emergency Management practices, including in-depth knowledge of key Department of Defense (DoD) and Interagency policies.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license
- Be willing to drive CMV (>10K lbs./non-CDL Vehicles) and participate in driver protective/evasive training.
- Must be able to operate in personal protective equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Logistical Project Management
- Experience with MS Office (Excel, Project)
- Experience with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Operations
- Experience with Exercise Planning, Support & Execution
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Original Posting:June 16, 2025For 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00The 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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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.
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