Resource Manager

Leidos LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an energetic Staffing Manager to lead talent deployment for the Maru Program in Gaithersburg, MD. You will shape workforce strategy, build high-performing teams, and ensure mission-critical programs have the right people in the right roles at the right time.

This telework-friendly role is local to Gaithersburg; you will partner with program leadership, recruiting, contracts, HR, security, and delivery teams. Clearance and poly considerations apply as noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• 5+ years of staffing management or talent acquisition experience, preferably in defense or geospatial intelligence.
• Experience staffing for complex, large-scale government programs and clear understanding of security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Staffing Strategy & Coordination: coordinate staffing strategies across the Maru Program to align with timelines.
• Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition: partner with TA to identify, screen, and present qualified candidates.
• Staffing Needs Analysis: assess current staffing, track resource utilization, and identify skill gaps.
• Onboarding & Integration Support: facilitate onboarding and ensure proper integration with customer security requirements.
• Collaboration & Communication: serve as primary staffing contact among engineering, program managers, TA, and other departments.
• Metrics & Reporting: track staffing progress and generate regular reports on hiring status and retention.
• Compliance & Documentation: maintain records of clearances and training in accordance with policies.
• Process Improvement: streamline workflows and reduce cycle times in hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Staffing management

Talent acquisition

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Engineering Mgmt

Tools

Jira

Job description

Join a mission that matters. Leidos is seeking an energetic, strategic, and highly organized Staffing Manager to lead talent deployment for a critical Intelligence Community (IC) program. This is an exciting opportunity to shape workforce strategy, build high-performing teams, and ensure mission-critical programs have the right people in the right roles at the right time. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex staffing challenges, and brings a strong understanding of cleared talent, government contracting, and the unique demands of supporting the Intelligence Community.

What You’ll Do

Own end-to-end staffing strategy and execution across the Maru Program. Partner closely with program leadership, recruiting, contracts, HR, security, and delivery teams to anticipate workforce needs and close staffing gaps. Develop and maintain staffing plans, forecasts, hiring priorities, and workforce pipelines. Identify, evaluate, and recommend candidates for mission-critical positions, balancing technical capabilities, experience, clearance requirements, and program needs. Monitor staffing metrics, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. Coordinate personnel transitions, backfills, onboarding, and offboarding to minimize mission disruption. Build strong relationships with cleared professionals and maintain an engaged talent pipeline. Ensure staffing activities align with contractual requirements, organizational policies, security requirements, and customer expectations. Communicate staffing status, challenges, and solutions clearly to senior leadership and program stakeholders. Continuously improve staffing processes, tools, reporting, and workforce planning practices.

This position is telework friendly, but the candidate must be local to Gaithersburg, MD. Clearance Level Required: None. Note: Will be required to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and be successfully adjudicated for SCI and pass a Polygraph examination.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Staffing Strategy & Coordination: Coordinate and execute staffing strategies across multiple roles within the Maru Program. Ensure that recruitment efforts align with program needs and timelines.
• Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition (TA) team to identify, screen, and present qualified candidates for open positions. Maintain a pipeline of potential candidates to meet program requirements.
• Staffing Needs Analysis: Regularly assess current program staffing levels, track resource utilization, and analyze skill gaps to inform recruitment efforts. Ensure appropriate staffing at all levels to meet mission milestones and program goals.
• Onboarding & Integration Support: Facilitate the onboarding process for new engineering staff, ensuring that all personnel are properly integrated into the program, meet customer security clearance requirements, and have the necessary training and resources to succeed in their roles.
• Collaboration & Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for all staffing-related matters between engineering teams, program managers, TA, and other departments. Keep stakeholders informed about staffing updates, personnel changes, and resource availability through regular reports and meetings.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track staffing progress and generate reports on staffing levels, hiring status, and employee retention. Ensure staffing data is accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with customer and Leidos’ reporting standards.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure that all staffing-related activities adhere to customer security protocols, staffing policies, and legal requirements. Maintain accurate and confidential records of staffing decisions, employee clearances, and training certifications.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve staffing and onboarding processes. Work with TA and other stakeholders to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and ensure seamless hiring and onboarding experience.

Basic Qualifications

US citizenship is required per contract. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering Management, or 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or 8-12+ years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree. 5+ years of experience in staffing management, talent acquisition, or resource management, preferably in the defense or geospatial intelligence sectors. Experience in managing staffing for complex, large-scale projects or government programs. Knowledge of the types of engineering roles and skills needed with geospatial intelligence industry. Proficiency with staffing software, and project management tools. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in tracking staffing activities and processing sensitive data. Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality in accordance with customer security requirements. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, program managers, and senior leadership. Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Jira for candidate tracking, and employee onboarding. Experience working on a large, multi-disciplinary program, especially with the defense, intelligence, or government sectors. Experience in managing staffing for classified projects with complex security and compliance requirements. Familiarity with customer security clearance processes and the unique demands of staffing within government contracting environments. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to proactively identify issues and propose solutions. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure with competing priorities.

#Maru #NSBA 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.

Original Posting: September 4, 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 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.

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