Project Manager

Socket.dev; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Project Manager to support FAA's surveillance and radar modernization efforts on the NISC team. The role focuses on planning, organizing and managing resources to achieve program goals within scope, schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS and 8–12 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Project and Excel. Prior FAA experience is highly desirable; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA or BS degree and 8 to 12 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to present ideas to diverse audiences.
• Proficient with MS Project and Excel (Macros).
• Prior FAA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project schedules are met within budget.
• Provide timely responses to technical and program inquiries.
• Assist in budget formulation using FAA databases.
• Prepare documents supporting program schedules.
• Work independently to meet program objectives.
• Update schedules and coordinate with FAA construction managers.
• Organize teleconferences to keep projects on track.
• Input programmatic data using client databases.
• Conduct investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel (Macros)

Job description

Leidos is currently seeking a driven, results oriented and motivated self-starter with a project and program management background to join the NISC team as a Project Manager in support of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) surveillance and radar modernization effort. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, securing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives. Duties may include ensuring that all projects run within scope, time, and budget constraints. This role also interfaces with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel coordinating activities to bring new equipment online at FAA facilities. The candidate will work independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments and may assist other professionals with tasks and assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

Day to day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all projects schedules are met and within budget constraints.
• Provide timely/accurate responses to all technical and program inquiries received.
• As required, assist in budget formulation activities utilizing FAA government databases.
• As applicable, author required documents in support of program schedules.
• Work independently to achieve day-to-day Program objectives which may significantly impact operational results or program objectives.
• Update project schedules as required and provide input to FAA construction managers.
• Organize impromptu telecons/meetings to ensure all project maintain schedule and cost.
• Utilizing special client databases, provide programmatic input to other team members.
• Perform investigations and root cause analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a BA or BS degree and 8 to 12 okyears of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to present ideas to diverse audiences
• Proficient with MS Project and Excel (Macros)
• Prior experience supporting the FAA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FAA radar technology
• Technical background (Highly preferred)
• Lean/Six Sigma Analysis skills
• Data Analytics
• Data architecture

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Original Posting:

September 18, 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 $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.