Leidos Assessment Tests

Careers at Leidos

If you are looking to join Leidos, there are many different career opportunities in markets such as:

• Civil Service: roles with a mission to modernize infrastructure, systems, and security for government and commercial markets

• Defence: roles with a mission to modernize defence systems

• Health: roles with a mission to improve care and reduce costs

• Intelligence: roles with a mission to use technology to keep pace

Leidos has over 400 locations across 30 countries. Employee perks include flexible leave, competitive salaries and comprehensive health and wellness plans.

If you are applying for a job at Leidos, it is important to understand its values, which are:

• Integrity – courage to make tough ethical decisions and being transparent with team members

• Inclusion – creating a sense of belonging and providing equal opportunities to all

• Innovation – tenacious and curious minds

The Leidos application process is fairly intensive and so it is important to fully prepare for the recruitment stages. Practicing cognitive assessments and preparing for interviews is a key factor to succeeding in the Leidos process.

It’s also worth noting that not all jobs require security clearance. If it is required, it will be noted in the job description and you may be subject to background checks.

Leidos online application

To apply for a role at Leidos you will need to create an online profile and then upload your resume or connect your LinkedIn profile to the account. This will typically populate most of the fields on your job submission form.

Ensure all of your information is auto-completed correctly and that any other required fields are correct before you submit your application.

If you have applied before, you can sign in and update the relevant information required.

Leidos phone screening

The first stage of the recruitment process is pre-screening tests. You might be given a phone screening interview prior to the cognitive assessments. This is a brief 25-minute call and a way for Leidos to check if your resume and work experience match the role requirements.

It’s also a chance to discuss salary, expectations and answer any questions you might have about the role.

Leidos Cognitive Assessments

Depending on the role, you might be asked to participate in a series of cognitive assessments. These tests are given to measure abilities such as memory, language, reasoning and perception.

You might be given the following tests:

Leidos numerical reasoning test

A numerical reasoning test is an assessment of a candidate’s ability at solving mathematical problems. There is also an element of time pressure, so Leidos can judge how you perform under stress.

Numerical reasoning tests typically require basic math skills. You might be asked to solve a range of questions involving calculations such as percentages, conversions, ratios and multiplication.

Sharpening your maths can be essential to scoring well on the test and to be considered for shortlisting.

Leidos verbal reasoning test

A verbal reasoning test measures a candidate’s comprehension skills. Candidates are given a text passage to read and must answer multiple-choice questions on them.

The complexity involves figuring out whether the text passage has said something as fact, inferred something or if it is not true.

This helps simulate work-type scenarios where you may be given reports and expected to comprehend information quickly.

Leidos logical reasoning test

A logical reasoning test is an assessment of problem-solving ability. Candidates are shown a series of patterns and must work out what comes next in the sequence. The complexity comes from both time pressure and figuring out the sequence to solve the question.

Leidos situational judgement test

A situational judgement test is an assessment to see how candidates respond in certain scenarios. It gives a realistic simulation into the types of decisions and situations that the test-taker might find themselves in during a typical workday.

Once again, these are multiple-choice questions and will help Leidos identify candidates who can judge situations well, under time pressure and make the right calls.

Leidos coding Test

For programming roles, you may also be given an untimed coding test that requires you to do data analysis on a data set.

Leidos autonomous video interview

The video interview format requires candidates to answer questions and pre-record themselves answering them.

Stay calm, and present clear and concise answers when recording yourself. Coming across confidently will help improve your chances of being selected.

Leidos face to face interviews

The final interviews are a mixture of behavioural and technical interview questions. You might be asked some theory questions based on the role you are applying for, or about experiences you’ve mentioned on your resume.

Try to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers.