Program Management Assistant

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Management Assistant to support the FAA Systems Operations Security Group. You will handle day-to-day program management tasks, calendar coordination, briefing preparation, and documentation to keep the directorate running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a BA or higher, 8–12 years of relevant experience (or 6–10 with a Masters) and strong MS Office skills. Excellent written and verbal communication is essential for coordinating executives and

Qualifications

• BA degree or higher with 8–12 years of experience.
• Master's with 6–10 years of experience, or substitutable experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication for managers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing executive calendars and off-site meetings.
• Develop briefings and data sheets for organizational updates.
• Track critical records and maintain files and schedules.
• Support portfolio reviews and management tooling.

Skills

Executive calendar management

Briefings preparation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Budget coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Introduction

The NISC IV program at Leidos is seeking a Program Management Assistant to support the FAA System Operations Security Group. In this role, you will provide support to the FAA Systems Operations Security Group in addressing a broad range of management related functions, which enable the operations of the directorate. This position requires an experienced person with demonstrated office and financial management expertise, superior professional demeanor, and the ability to learn and accomplish a wide variety of day-to-day responsibilities that ensure program success.

Primary Responsibilities

Key attributes include initiative as well as critical thinking to identify and prioritize actions to assist the FAA in achieving program goals.

You will support the FAA by ensuring that organizational business plan priorities and objectives are met. Manage organizational and leadership calendars around operational priorities. Assist in the tracking and identification of critical records and files. You will be responsible for some non-technical efforts and tracking systems. Provide technical support in developing briefings and data sheets that provide organizational updates and schedules. Develop portfolio reviews and other management support tools. Other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a BA degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 to 10 of prior relevant experience or if no degree, additional related work experience can be substituted. Experience with Microsoft Office Applications to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in producing correspondence and preparing briefings for managers. Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex topics in a clear and compelling manner. Experience managing executive calendars Experience in coordinating off-site meetings, including budget.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of FAA culture and organizational structure preferred. Experience in the coordination of site visits and inspections Knowledge of FAA operational planning requirements.

Recruitment Pitch

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Job Posting Details

Original Posting: October 16, 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

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Company Overview

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.