Senior Operations Specialist ( Sensitive Activities)

Senior Operations Specialist TS/SCI MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a highly experienced Senior Operations Specialist to support a customer mission at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. This role serves as a senior practitioner providing expert-level planning, execution, and assessment of a diverse portfolio of sensitive activities across the full spectrum of special operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in both traditional and non-traditional tradecraft, with a strong background in irregular warfare support, and the integration of HUMINT platforms. This position requires independent judgment in high-risk, time-sensitive environments and strict adherence to all legal authorities, Executive Orders, and organizational policies. Primary Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate, and execute sensitive activities in support of National Defense Strategy (NDS) objectives, including missions requiring elevated legal review and senior-level approval. Conduct lethal and non-lethal sensitive activities within defined legal authorities; coordinate closely with legal counsel, oversight entities, and interagency partners. Apply non-traditional clandestine tradecraft to manage human capabilities across the full operational cycle. Provide operational support to highly compartmented programs while maintaining strict need-to-know protocols and safeguarding sensitive information. Conduct Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE), including collection of documents, media, biometrics, and materiel of intelligence value; manage chain of custody and coordinate exploitation with national-level partners. Irregular, Unconventional & Hybrid Warfare: Support Irregular Warfare (IW) campaignsincluding UW, COIN, and stabilization effortsin alignment with Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) requirements. Identify, assess, and develop indigenous partner capabilities; provide mentorship and capacity-building support across the USSOCOM enterprise. Apply Counter-Threat Finance (CTF) methodologies to disrupt adversary logistics, facilitation networks, and resource streams. Basic Qualifications: 15+ years of progressive experience in clandestine operations, sensitive activities, or military liaison element (MLE) roles, including 5+ years OCONUS in denied or semi-permissive environments. BA/BS degree and/or 15+ years of relevant experience (additional related experience may substitute for degree). Graduate of a CAT-I course: ASOT Level III, FTC, OTC, DATC, ASOC, AMSOC, or SOC. Active TS/SCI clearance required. Preferred Qualifications: Prior service within the Special Operations community (e.g., Special Forces, MARSOC, SEAL) with operational deployment experience. Experience in at least two of the following mission areas: Irregular Warfare, Counterterrorism, Counter-Proliferation, Foreign Internal Defense.

Created: 2026-03-10