Project Manager

Leidos; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of complex technical projects for government customers. The PM will oversee scope, schedules, resources, and deliverables while collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery.

Required TS/SCI with Polygraph, a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and 10+ years in project management.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph at application.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing projects of similar scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning activities defining objectives, scope, deliverables, schedules, and milestones.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and resource allocations.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities to meet schedule and expectations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and manage change.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

4+ years PM experience substitution for degree

Job description

Description

About Leidos

Leidos is a FORTUNE 500® company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and health industries. We deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, Leidos empowers its teams, contributes to its communities, and operates sustainably—always with a commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

The Leidos Intelligence Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support Intelligence Community customers as they address evolving national security challenges.

About the Opportunity

Leidos is seeking an experienced Project Manager (PRM) to lead the planning, coordination, and successful execution of complex technical projects supporting a mission-critical Government customers. The PRM will be part of a team that supports the front-end signal collection life-cycle, including identifying signals, collection, processing, and distribution into larger government collection systems. In this role, the PRM will oversee project scope, schedules, resources, and deliverables while working closely with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer objectives.

Why This Role Matters

Successful project execution is essential to mission success. As a Project Manager, you will bring structure, organization, and collaboration to complex technical efforts by guiding project teams, coordinating stakeholders, managing project risks, and driving successful outcomes. Your leadership will help ensure project objectives are achieved while maintaining clear communication, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead project planning activities by defining project objectives, scope, deliverables, schedules, and milestones in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to support successful project execution.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and aligned with customer expectations.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate project performance, and implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain project objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Government customers, technical teams, and internal stakeholders to establish project priorities and ensure alignment throughout project execution.
• Communicate project status, accomplishments, risks, issues, and recommendations through presentations, written reports, and regular stakeholder updates.
• Foster strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams to promote collaboration and successful project delivery.

Resource Coordination

• Coordinate project resources, assignments, and dependencies to support efficient execution of project activities.
• Monitor project requirements and resource utilization while identifying opportunities to improve project performance.
• Support project teams by ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and project activities remain aligned with established objectives.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project scope and schedule changes using established change management processes.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, change documentation, and lessons learned.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and communicate project outcomes to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Clearance

• TS/SCI with Polygraph, at the time of Application, to be considered for the position.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) additional years of project management experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other national security missions.
• Experience leading complex technical projects within Government or Department of Defense environments.

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Pay Range:

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.