Description
We are seeking a highly professional Executive Protection Security Driver / Threat Analyst to support senior executives and visiting principals at our global headquarters in Reston, VA. This dual-role position combines protective driving and close protection support with protective intelligence and threat analysis responsibilities when not engaged in driving or movement operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional judgment, discretion, and situational awareness-equally comfortable operating a vehicle in complex environments as they are producing clear, actionable threat assessments that inform protective operations. As a core member of this team, you will play a valuable part in supporting and executing safe executive travel in the DMV area.
Primary Responsibilities:
Transport executives and principal visitors to and from company locations, special events, customer sites, and specified locations within local and outlying areas.
Ensure timely communication, via company issued devices, with principal and the executive's administrative assistant, and chief of staff on itinerary and schedule changes.
Ensure consistent communication with principal regarding best/safest pick-up spot at offsite meeting locations, estimated time of pick-up.
Arrive for driving assignments well in advance of scheduled departure time and whenever practical and "advance" the drop-off location in needed instances to familiarize themselves with conditions that could impact the safety or timely arrival of the executive.
Prior to all trips, driver duties include route planning, checking radio or online traffic and weather reports for departure and destination locations, reconnaissance and contingency routing.
Use appropriate evasive and/or defensive driving tactics as necessary to safeguard passengers and participate in annual evasive and defensive driving tactics training.
Maintain constant situational awareness and proactively identify threats or anomalies
Coordinate closely with EP Professionals, Corporate Global Resilience and Threat Management Teams, and local security partners
Maintains vehicle maintenance, cleanliness and protective equipment.
Monitor, collect, and analyze potential threats to executives, facilities, events, and travel
Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media threat monitoring
Support behavioral threat assessment efforts related to fixation, grievance, or concerning communications
Produce concise intelligence reports, threat summaries, and risk briefings for EP leadership
Provide actionable recommendations to adjust protective posture, routes, or schedules
Maintain case documentation in accordance with privacy and legal requirements
Required Qualifications:
High School degree and 5+ years of relevant physical experience.
Must possess a current Driver's License with a clean record.
Trained in evasive driving techniques.
Proven experience as a security or protective driver in urban and high-risk environments.
Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with regards to Corporate Executives to include family contact information, residence locations, and residence security systems.
Flexible schedule, ability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed with little notice.
Must present a positive and personable demeanor with an ability to interact and relate well with both external and internal contacts at all levels, up to and including Executives, customers, and members of the Board of Directors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound decision-making and prioritization ability, and attention to detail are critical.
Must have strong problem-solving skills with an ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
Exceptional discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
Ability to balance protective vigilance with executive comfort and business continuity.
Basic First Aid knowledge.
Demonstrated experience in threat analysis, intelligence analysis, investigations, protective intelligence, or security operations.
US citizenship is required and able to obtain and maintain security clearance as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and professional certification for protective driving.
Prior Law Enforcement and/or executive protection experience.
Current CPR and AED Certification.
DoD security clearance.
Experience supporting C-suite or board-level executives
Training or certifications in: Protective Intelligence, Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM), Workplace Violence or Stalking Threat Assessment
Familiarity with OSINT tools, case management systems, or threat monitoring platforms
Prior GSOC or corporate security intelligence experience
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:
December 19, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
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 .
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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.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
