Leidos
Posted 172 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Computer Scientist Associate
Brief overview
Hickam Village, HIIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$70k–$126k/yrStated range
1+ yrsMinimum
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government
Software engineeringAlgorithmsDistributed systemsCloud computingFull-stack developmentDatabase managementProgramming languagesSoftware development frameworksSDLCAgileDatabase designCloud computing platformsProblem-solvingCritical thinkingDevSecOpsContinuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Technical communication
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202393
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202584
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
202414
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Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202318
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers, and they are seeking a Computer Scientist Associate to support the INDOPACOM J2 mission. This role involves developing technical solutions for intelligence operations, including designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software that processes intelligence data.
Responsibilities
- Apply computer science disciplines such as software engineering, algorithms, distributed systems, cloud computing, full‑stack development, and database management while supporting ongoing project tasks
- Assist in designing and developing technical solutions that help meet JIOC mission requirements and address intelligence gaps
- Support the development and optimization of automated intelligence processes and analysis tools
- Help investigate, prototype, and evaluate emerging technologies and processes that could enhance intelligence capabilities
- Contribute to integrating new technologies into existing operational architectures to improve intelligence effectiveness
- Implement and integrate open‑source, commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS), and government off‑the‑shelf (GOTS) technologies under established guidance
- Participate in evaluating the functionality, effectiveness, and suitability of systems and applications to help identify and resolve shortcomings
- Assist with developing technical documentation, take part in code reviews, and support technical activities within development efforts
- Work with government, military, and contractor personnel in complementary mission areas to help identify and address technical deficiencies
- Provide recommendations for process improvements based on operational needs and emerging technologies
- Participate in intelligence planning conferences and exercises, J2 working groups, intelligence system capability development meetings, Joint and national‑level intelligence coordination boards, and technical exchange meetings with mission partners
Skills
- Current TS/SCI security clearance on day 1
- At least 1 year of experience in computer science, software development or similar technical roles
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- Growing proficiency in multiple programming languages and software development frameworks
- Experience working with software development methodologies (SDLC, Agile, etc.) as part of project teams
- Experience supporting database design and management tasks
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and architectures and the ability to apply them under guidance
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to apply critical thinking to technical challenges
- Experience developing code using DevSecOps practices and working with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Current TS/SCI security clearance on day 1
- At least 1 year of experience in computer science, software development or similar technical roles
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- Growing proficiency in multiple programming languages and software development frameworks
- Experience working with software development methodologies (SDLC, Agile, etc.) as part of project teams
- Experience supporting database design and management tasks
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and architectures and the ability to apply them under guidance
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to apply critical thinking to technical challenges
- Experience developing code using DevSecOps practices and working with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement