Assistant Project Manager

Leidos Inc; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Leidos Digital Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist in leading various technical projects and program operations. The role includes gathering requirements, tracking status, coordinating across software testing, training, support, and systems engineering teams, and documenting workflows and processes.

The position is hybrid, based in Alexandria, VA with quarterly office visits. A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and up to two years’ experience are required, along

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and two years or less business experience.
• Proficient in Excel with data analysis capabilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to audience.

Responsibilities

• Capture project requirements, track status, and report on progress.
• Manage change requests, configuration, and master data in the CRM system.
• Prepare documentation on processes, SOP guides, and instructional materials.
• Create, store, and deliver contractually required technical documents and reports.
• Assist with onboarding, clearances, compliance, and training tasks.
• Identify and drive process-improvement projects across the program.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Prioritization

M365 Office

IQ CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

IQ CRM

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Digital Solutions, Inc. (LDSI) has an opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to assist in leading various technical projects and program operational effort. The project opportunities include workflow mapping and documentation, configuration management, security and employee compliance tracking, and more. Communications and coordination include multiple teams within our program including software testing, technical training, customer support and systems engineering.

This is a hybrid role for someone who can come into the Alexandria or Washington DC office at least once per quarter and periodically as needed for meetings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Capture project requirements, track, and report on status. Ensure that project work is executed efficiently and on schedule.
• Manage and evaluate change requests, configuration, and master data in our proprietary CRM system. Efforts include tracking Congressional customer contacts, communications, and designing workflows based on process analysis.
• Prepare and organize documentation on processes, SOP guides and instructional documents for the program.
• Manage the creation, storage, and delivery of contractually required technical documentation and customer deliverable reports.
• Assist in various ongoing tasks and tracking for employee onboarding, customer clearances, compliance and training.
• Identify and manage projects for process improvements in various areas of the program.

What Sets You Apart: (Basic Qualifications)

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and two years or less business experience.
• Leadership skills in project management with ability to lead others and garner cooperation from individuals across teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to evaluate processes and improve workflow.
• Proficient in M365 Office applications with ability to quickly learn new technologies and software.
• Demonstrable experience with advanced functions and formulas in Excel and data analysis (such as the application of formulas like VLOOKUP, Data and Pivot Tables, visual charts to show trending, data manipulation, and analysis, etc.)
• Ability to oversee, administer and manage data in the IQ CRM software, evaluating the impact of change requests and developing solutions for business process enablement.
• Understanding and using analytical skills to develop solutions to challenging issues.
• Knowledge of basic data security concepts such as vulnerability and remediation tracking.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with insight into the audience.
• Ability to work independently and to reliably keep recurring tasks and deliverables on schedule.
• Ability to prioritize work based on understanding urgency, impact, contractual requirements, and deadlines.

You Might Also Have: (Preferred Qualifications)

• CAPM, PMP or other PMI Certification.
• Experience managing people.
• Training experience, online or in person.
• Knowledge of business financial tracking.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.