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Description

Leidos has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Application Specialistat 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-shelfsoftware applications and approved custom developed applications to support business requirements/needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop andmaintainsoftware applications to meet business requirements

• Provide support for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software applications

• Provide support forcomplexissues related to software tools, applications,databasesand 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/assessmentpreparations

• Consult with business organizations toidentifyneeds/requirements

• Develops andmaintainsdocumentation, user manuals,guidesandtechnical information associated with software applications

• Supports recommendations and plans for software development,operationsand procurements

• Apply software updates and patches

• Perform work according to Software Quality Assurance policies and procedures

• Remediate Cyber Security vulnerabilities within requiredtimeframes

• Identifyand resolve software issues

• Build and foster good working relationships with coworkers,customersand visitors

• Close work orders with detailed resolution andin a timely manner

Basic Qualifications

• Requires aBachelor's degreefrom 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 andmaintainaU.S. Department of Energy (DOE)Q security clearance; U.S. citizenshiprequired

• Experience with the implementation,operationand maintenance of COTS software

• Strong attention to detail with organization and time management skills

• Must have exceptional analytical and technical problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate excellentoral and written communication skills

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and quality.

• Ability to worksuccessfullybothindependentlyandcollaboratively

• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables andduringinteractions with fellow employees and customers.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

• High levelof 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:

March 4, 2026

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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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 .

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 .

Securing Your Data

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ( .

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.