Microsoft Project / Project Management Specialist

Leidos; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Microsoft Project/Project Management Specialist to support the United States Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis AFB, NV. You will establish, manage, update, and analyze enterprise-level IMS, WBS, and critical path milestones across distributed installations.

Responsibilities include CPM analyses, resource loading, executive dashboards, and weekly briefings to senior leaders. A TS/SCI clearance and DoD scheduling expertise are required for this demanding role.

Qualifications

• TS security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in PM, engineering, information systems, or related field
• 8–12 years of scheduling experience
• 3–5 years specialized DoD/military/project scheduling with MS Project
• Expert MS Project mastery
• Advanced MS 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Power Automate)
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• DoD CPM and WBS development understanding
• Ability to coordinate with leadership and multiple bases
• Travel up to 2 times per month, up to 5 days

Responsibilities

• Develop and baseline Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using MS Project
• Lead collaboration across four operating locations for MS Project-driven work
• Perform CPM analyses to identify critical paths
• Create resource-loaded schedules mapping personnel and assets
• Produce executive dashboards and status briefs for leaders
• Participate in weekly cross-base synchronization with SMEs and planners

Skills

MS Project Mastery

MS365 Expertise

Scheduling experience

CPM analysis

DoD experience

Leadership comms

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Project Server

SharePoint

Power Automate

Excel

Job description

Description

Step into a mission where what you do truly matters!

At Leidos, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Powered by a team as diverse as it is talented, we're driven by a shared passion for delivering bold solutions that fuel our customers' success. We believe in empowering our people, giving back to our communities, and leading with sustainability. Every action we take is grounded in integrity and a steadfast commitment to doing what's right-for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Our Mission, Vision, and Values aren't just words-they're the compass guiding our journey toward a brighter future.

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

Position: Microsoft Project / Project Management Specialist

Location: United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC)

Clearance Required: Current TS/SCI

Leidos has an immediate opening for a Microsoft Project/Project Management Specialist supporting the United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) at Nellis AFB, NV. The candidate will establish, manage, update, and analyze enterprise-level Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and critical path milestones in support of operational and headquarters requirements across distributed Air Force installations.

Responsibilities:

• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Development & Baseline Maintenance -Architect, baseline, maintain, and version-control high-fidelity Integrated Master Schedules using Microsoft Project (Standard/Professional, Project Server, and Project Online).
• Enterprise Collaboration & LRKC Project Architecture -Serve as the functional lead for Microsoft Project-driven collaboration across all four operating locations.
• Critical Path & Schedule Risk Analysis -Perform continuous and event-driven Critical Path Method (CPM) analyses to evaluate primary, secondary, and tertiary critical paths.
• Resource Loading and Constraints Analysis -Develop resource-loaded schedules that map personnel, operational equipment, facility utilization, and funding timelines against baseline tasks.
• Executive Dashboards & Decision Support -Translate detailed schedule mechanics into executive-ready dashboards, Gantt charts, milestone roadmaps, and presentation slides. -Deliver weekly and monthly status briefings to General Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders, and program directors.
• Cross-Base Synchronization & Community of Practice -Participate in weekly synchronization meetings with counterpart project management specialists across Lackland, Langley, Nellis, and Shaw to align efforts and facilitate collaborative sessions among Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), project managers, and operational planners across commands.

Required Qualifications

• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Addiional experience may be consideted in lieu of degree.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of specialized, professional project scheduling experience developing and maintaining complex project networks using Microsoft Project / Project Professional within DoD, military service branch, or federal agency environments
• Expert-level mastery of Microsoft Project
• Advanced capability in Microsoft 365 collaboration suites (MS Teams channel architecture, SharePoint list/library design, Power Automate integration)
• Advanced analytical proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, Pivot Tables, Power Query) and PowerPoint presentation design
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD scheduling health checks, Critical Path Method (CPM), and WBS development
• Ability to integrate with local operational leadership, program managers, weapon system teams, and functional directors
• Ability to travel up to 2 times a month, NTE 5 days

Desired Certifications

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Microsoft Certified: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project or related M365 certifications.

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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.

Original Posting: November 10, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.