Project Manager (SATCOM)

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense Group seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-priority, high-visibility implementation program under a large DISA Timing and Sync contract. The PM will provide full support to the customer across multiple tasks on a fast-paced defense initiative.

Required: BA with 8–12 years of experience or Master’s with 6–10 years, proven leadership of large teams, and knowledge of defense systems; willingness to travel; active TS/SCI eligibility. On-site twice weekly.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience, or master’s with 6–10 years.
• Ability to lead large teams in fast-paced operational environments.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations; onsite twice per week; active TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-priority, high-visibility implementation program for a large DISA Timing and Sync contract.
• Provide full customer support across multiple tasks and maintain program governance.

Skills

Program management

Team leadership

Defense programs

Security clearance

Education

BA degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PMP Certification

ITIL Certification

Job description

Are you ready to unleash your potential? Leidos is seeking a Project Manager who will support a large, multi-year contract providing Timing and Synchronization to Department of Defense. The work that's being done on this Leidos-led prime contract is extremely important and offers its team members the opportunity to work autonomously and explore new technologies. Are you ready to join an impactful company? Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.

Primary Responsibilities

Leidos Defense Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high priority, high visibility implementation program in support of a very large, high profile DISA Timing and Sync Program. The Program Manager will be responsible for providing full support to the customer on multiple, simultaneous tasks.

Basic Qualifications

Proven ability to interface effectively with multiple functional and programmatic areas, balancing and communicating competing priorities. Requires a BA degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience or master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Ability to establish and maintain effective, constructive working relationships internally and externally. Manage the evolution of the CTD satellite capability, including Two-way satellite Time transfer modems, Military code compliance, GPS and related trunks/circuits (including the provisioning of these circuits as needed). Manage PM triad of cost, schedule, performance, scope and risks Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced operational environments. Strong understanding of defense systems integration, mission operations, communications systems, cybersecurity, or related technical domains. Strong planning, organizational and execution skills able to balance across multiple priorities. Has expert knowledge of industry practices, advanced techniques, and solutions within a professional discipline to develop new standards, processes, and solutions. Ability to train other personnel in technology as needed. Willingness to travel to customer locations as needed for government meetings. Twice per week minimum onsite requirement as required. Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications

Previous hands-on experience managing specific technical implementation projects PMP certification ITIL certificate Prior DISA experience

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Original Posting: October 5, 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 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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Commitment and Diversity

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.