Frequently Asked Career Questions

Just enter keywords like job title, field, or location in the search box on https://careers.leidos.com. Then, filter your search results by title, location, or posting date.

Your criteria may be too narrow; try broadening your search. For example, if you searched by a particular city, consider adding nearby cities as well.  Be sure to select all of the sites you consider a commutable distance from home.

If you still get no results, it's possible that there are no matching positions at the moment. If you want to be notified when new job postings meet your criteria, select "Create a Job Alert" at the bottom of the search page.  We will notify you when positions become available that match your preferences.

It may not be. If a job opening has been filled, closed, or is no longer accepting applicants, you won't see it in the search results. If you want to be notified when similar positions become available, select "Create a Job Alert" at the bottom of the search page.  We will notify you when positions become available that match your preferences.

For some jobs, yes.

When viewing a position, click "Apply Now". If you have not applied before, click "Apply" and you will be prompted to log in or create an account. Then upload your resume or connect to your LinkedIn profile; either will automatically populate most of the fields on your job submission. Just make sure to double-check your information and complete any other required fields before you hit "Submit".  If you have applied before, click "Sign In", and you be able to update your information as needed.

Please list your education starting with your most recently completed program of study and institution.  Please note:

• Leidos does not recognize degrees from “Diploma Mills.”
• Some contracts may require employees to have degrees from institutions and degree programs that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations.  
• Accrediting organizations that are “recognized” have been reviewed for quality by the U.S. Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 
• For more information or to verify if your institution is accredited, go to www.chea.org or your country's Ministry of Education office.

On the Careers site click on "Access an Existing Profile", and then choose "Sign In" to your account.

No, but after you have completed one application, your information is automatically included on any subsequent applications.  This makes applying to additional positions easier to complete.

As a current Leidos employee, you should access job listings through Prism using your Leidos user ID and password.

No. The Talent Community is a different system that allows candidates to express an interest in Leidos and sign up for email alerts on the latest openings. If you want to apply, you'll need to create a candidate profile and submit an application for a specific position.

On the Careers site click on "Access an Existing Profile", and then choose "Sign In" to your account.  You will then be able to view a list of jobs to which you have applied.

On the Careers site click on "Access an Existing Profile", and then choose "Sign In" to your account.  You'll be able to see your application's current status and whether the position you applied for is still open.

If there is a good match between your background and the job requirements, the recruiting team will contact you directly. However, the timeframe depends on the position and the number of applicants.

You can always see the status of the jobs to which you've successfully applied by logging into your account.

Click on "Forgot your Password?" and enter your email address. You'll be emailed a temporary password, so you can log in and reset your password.

Please, don't. Instead, click on "Forgot your Password?" and enter your email address. You'll be emailed a temporary password, so you can log in and reset your password.

On the Careers site click on "Access an Existing Profile", and then choose "Sign In" to your account.   Click on your account icon in the top right corner, and choose "change password".  Alternately, you can choose "Forgot Password" and a password reset link will be sent to your email address.

Not at all. Any security clearance requirements will be noted in the job description. If a clearance is needed, the job description will indicate whether applicants must already hold or just be able to get a specific type of clearance.

To search for job openings that don't require a security clearance, you can use the filters on the career page.  Click on "Filters" and choose "none" for clearance.  Alternately, you can conduct a keyword search, and use the filters on the left to display only jobs with "none" for clearance required.

No, but there may be eligibility requirements. Leidos complies with Employment Eligibility Verification Requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You can learn more about the E-Verify program or visit the U.S. Department of Justice E-Verify site.

If you want to be notified when new job postings meet your criteria, select "Create a Job Alert" at the bottom of the search page.  We will notify you when positions become available that match your preferences.

When you receive the emailed job alert, you can choose to Opt Out.

The Leidos Talent Community allows candidates to get job postings via email. Subscribers can manage online profiles, edit job agent preferences, receive new job notifications via email, and start the application process.

The Careers section of Leidos.com helps you learn about working at Leidos' and search for open positions.

When applying to a specific position, you'll be added to the Leidos' Talent Community. It also lets you get more information about Leidos’ job openings by subscribing to email alerts for future job postings.

No. The Talent Community is a different system that allows candidates to express an interest in Leidos and sign up for email alerts on the latest openings. If you want to apply, you'll need to create a candidate profile and submit an application for a specific posting.