Project Manager

Leidos Inc; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a dynamic Project Manager in Lynnwood, WA, to support the Undersea Systems Division. The role involves leading a multidisciplined team focused on Navy equipment innovation. The ideal candidate will manage projects involving advanced concept development and technology advancement, requiring strong problem-solving and communication skills.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, along with 10+ years of related experience. Competitive pay and benefits including health programs and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience applying advanced concepts of project management.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplined team to identify customer requirements.
• Provide leadership and oversight of subcontractors.
• Support business-wide financial and staff planning.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Job description

Description

The Undersea Systems Division (USD) is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join the Leidos team in Lynnwood, WA to support a multidisciplined team in the development of innovative and next-generation Navy equipment. The scope of the business activities within this portfolio includes: underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, supporting information technology & engineering services for complex maritime applications, development and support of underwater data acquisition and telemetry systems for distributed sensors for platform signature measurement.

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting a Senior Program Manager in the leadership, execution, development, and growth of a program or programs. The Project Manager will work with a multidisciplined team of mechanical, software, electrical, and systems engineers. Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, execution, and coordination of one or more projects that may include advanced concept and prototype development, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, test, evaluation, and advancement of cutting‑edge technology.

USD is an industry leader in developing, applying, and advancing the state‑of‑the‑art signal processing technologies for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems including distributed netted sensor systems, communications systems, positioning systems, tactical decision systems, and autonomous unmanned platforms. Leidos maritime systems are addressing complex mission requirements and pioneering impressive firsts in the application of advanced signal processing solutions to the full range of maritime missions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplined team to identify and support customer requirements with innovative, cost‑effective, reliable solutions that appropriately leverage advanced technologies in support of U.S. Department of Defense programs.
• Provide leadership and oversight of subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead and prepare for daily, weekly, and ad hoc meetings, to include development of agendas, meeting minutes, CDRLs, and action items.
• Execution of a program or programs of complex, high‑reliability ocean hardware/software systems within an ISO 90001 environment.
• Support business‑wide financial and staff planning.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact project success.
• Develop proposals for internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, or other related discipline.
• 10+ years' total experience.
• Strong customer focus, ability to support team leadership, and establish strong, collaborative working relationships with government customers, sub‑contractors, vendors, technical staff, senior managers, and peers.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience applying advanced concepts and principles of project management.
• US Citizenship required, ability to obtain a Secret clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD contracts and/or DoD mission.
• Experience in operating, designing, or managing in a maritime environment.
• Experience with manufacturing and defined deliverable programs.
• Experience managing firm fixed price (FFP) programs.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.