Project Manager

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a results-oriented Project Manager to support the FAA surveillance and radar modernization program. You will plan, organize, and manage resources to meet scope, time, and budget goals, interfacing with leaders, subcontractors, and support staff to bring new equipment online at FAA facilities.

The role requires a BA/BS and 4–8 years of PM experience, strong MS Project/Excel skills, and prior FAA exposure.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 4–8 years of relevant project management experience.
• Ability to work well with others and present ideas to diverse audiences.
• Proficient with MS Project and Excel (Macros); prior FAA support experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all project schedules are met and within budget constraints.
• Provide timely responses to technical and program inquiries.
• Assist in budget formulation activities using FAA databases where applicable.
• Prepare required documents in support of program schedules.
• Work independently to achieve day-to-day program objectives.
• Update project schedules and coordinate with FAA construction managers.

Skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

MS Project

Excel (Macros)

Job description

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 4 to 8 years of prior relevant experience OR additional years of relevant experience may be considered/accepted in lieu of a degree" .
• 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
• Thrives in Ambiguity: Excels at creating structure, defining scope, and delivering results when initial parameters or guidelines are open-ended
• Brings clarity to unstructured situations
• Agile problem solver
• Maintains composure and productivity during high-stakes situations.
• Comfortable navigating shifting priorities and undefined project scopes.
• Skilled at bringing structure and strategy to rapidly evolving environments.
• Adept at managing multiple moving parts with short turnaround times.
• Can adapt communication style to align different working approaches

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

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