Leidos is planning to cut 71 jobs at its Fort Meade facility, according to a state WARN filing that sets separations to begin May 31. The notice covers the company’s site on Cooper Avenue inside the Fort Meade complex and labels the move a mass layoff with no recall, marking yet another workforce shakeup for the Reston-based defense contractor this year.
What the filing shows
According to the Maryland Department of Labor, the April 2 notice lists 71 affected employees at 6910 Cooper Ave with an effective separation date of May 31, 2026. The state entry classifies the action as a “Mass Layoff – No Recall” and does not provide any explanation for why the cuts are happening.
Local reporting
Local outlet WhatNow first reported the WARN filing on April 6 and outlined the details from the state log. The outlet also pointed out that this is not the only WARN notice Leidos has filed this year, underscoring a pattern of workforce adjustments across the company’s operations.
Company context
Leidos is a major federal contractor that focuses…..