Operation MVP
Military Veteran Program
You seek the honor of service — protecting America and helping make the world a safer place. You'll find it at Leidos, a company that has been tackling some of our nation's biggest problems for over 50 years. Operation MVP is our company-wide initiative to hire and support military veterans and spouses.
Current Openings
Thousands of veterans and military spouses have joined Leidos to support vital missions for government and commercial customers and work to solve the world's toughest challenges in defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets.
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External Referral Program
We are looking for qualified professionals to join our team. Refer a friend or colleague for eligible current openings.
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Take the Next Step
If you're a current veteran, transitioning service member, or military spouse interested in working at Leidos, contact us and provide your current availability date and resume.
Contact usMilitary Veteran and Spouse Information Session
Leidos is hosting ongoing monthly virtual chats for transitioning military, veterans, and military spouses.
Third Thursday of every month 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
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Hiring Goals
Leidos has an ongoing commitment to hiring veterans. Outlined below are current hiring initiatives we have undertaken, and our progress.
Leidos Featured Veteran: Krystal Porter
Captain Krystal Porter's journey began in the city of Chicago, Illinois, where she embarked on a path that transformed an Army ROTC contract into a remarkable and highly respected career in the realm of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Hailing from the Windy City, Ms. Porter pursued her education at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC), specializing in Finance with a keen focus on International Business. During her time at UIC, she concurrently served as a dedicated cadet in the US Army ROTC program at the university.
With a commitment to both her education and military service, Ms. Porter began her career as a Systems Administrator at Leidos, tackling some of the world's most complex challenges across defense, intelligence, civil, and healthcare sectors. Her journey within the organization has been nothing short of remarkable, culminating in her current role as the Chief of Staff for the Defense Group Chief Technology Officer at Leidos.
Beyond her distinguished military service and demanding career, Ms. Porter embodies the spirit of giving back. She generously dedicates her time and expertise to organizations striving to foster accessibility to STEM careers for historically underrepresented groups. As a mentor, she shares her wealth of knowledge with initiatives like WISE, Black Girls Do STEM, and STEM City USA, where she proudly stands as one of the twelve founders, leaving an indelible mark on the world of STEM education and empowerment.
In the community
Leidos has a long-standing commitment to supporting military veterans and their families. Through our philanthropic efforts, we are striving to create a sustainable future, including working side-by-side with community organizations that provide critically important services and opportunities. We support active-duty and veteran service members, as well as the broader defense and intelligence communities, and their families through numerous joint efforts.
Heroes of Leidos
Heroes are often only credited for one single moment, despite spending a good portion of their lives making small but honorable choices. These stories are meant to honor our Heroes and celebrate the commitment each of them made to serve at the highest level.
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Awards and partnerships
Leidos has a strong affinity with the military, both in our lines of business and in our workforce. We are proud that over 9,000 of our employees — 19% — are military veterans or spouses. We assist veterans through the often-difficult transition from military life to a career in the private sector. Leidos is committed to supporting veterans as they pursue challenging and rewarding careers within our many business areas.
Military Alliance Group
The Leidos Military Alliance Group (MAG) advocates for military and veteran causes and principally “serves those who have served". We champion efforts to support transitioning military members and their spouses into the Leidos family and other civilian careers through direct mentoring programs. We work together to increase awareness and make a positive impact on veteran issues to include posttraumatic stress disorder, physically disabled veteran programs, and veteran suicide prevention initiatives. The Leidos MAG also provides a chapter supporting military spouses, and the challenges they face as well.
