Pentagon-Embedded Senior IT Project Manager

Leidos Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic IT modernization and network infrastructure projects for AFNCR ITS. This role is based on-site at the Pentagon and NCR customer sites, embedding within JSP NOC and coordinating with 844 CG, HAF, AFDW, and JSP teams.

Qualifications include 12+ years PM experience (or 10+ with a Master's), PMP, and DoD 8140 compliance. Strong leadership, vendor coordination, and executive communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant PM experience or Master's with 10+ years (or equivalent).
• Active DoD 8140/8570 baseline qualification at hire or per program requirements.
• PMP certification required (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Experience supervising small teams of PMs, coordinators, or technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Air Force IT infrastructure and modernization initiatives from inception through delivery.
• Direct planning, scheduling, resources, and execution to satisfy contract scope and deadlines.
• Represent the PMO to senior Air Force/DoD stakeholders and influence schedule execution.
• Mentor a small team of project specialists supporting task orders.
• Coordinate SMEs, subcontractors, and DoD peers across task orders for aligned milestones.
• Prepare and present executive dashboards, status reports, and AARs to COR and leadership.

Skills

PMP Certification

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Remedy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Remedy

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic IT modernization and network infrastructure projects for AFNCR ITS. This role is based on-site at the Pentagon and NCR customer sites, embedding within JSP NOC and coordinating with 844 CG, HAF, AFDW, and JSP teams.

Qualifications include 12+ years PM experience (or 10+ with a Master's), PMP, and DoD 8140 compliance. Strong leadership, vendor coordination, and executive communication are essential.