Project Manager

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the United States seeks a driven Project Manager to join the NISC team supporting the FAA radar modernization effort. You will plan, organize, and manage resources to achieve program goals within scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating with leads, subcontractors, and support personnel to bring new equipment online at FAA facilities.

The role requires a BA/BS with 4–8 years of relevant experience or equivalent, proficiency in MS Project and Excel, and experience supporting the FAA.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA or BS degree and 4–8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Ability to work well with others and present ideas to diverse audiences.
• Proficient with MS Project and Excel (Macros).
• Experience supporting the FAA is preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA radar technology is a plus.
• Lean/Six Sigma analysis and data analytics skills are valued.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and bring structure to projects.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on time within budget.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, subcontractors and support personnel.
• Develop and maintain program schedules and required documents.
• Respond to inquiries and support budget formulation activities.
• Organize meetings and input to project schedules.
• Investigate issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Provide programmatic input to the team and maintain cost controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Presenting ideas

Agile problem solving

Data analytics

Data architecture

Lean Six Sigma

Education

BA or 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 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

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Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.