Site Manager

Leidos; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Site Leader to support the government site group Patuxent River MD as a key member of the Field Services team. The candidate will be responsible for all service delivery to the assigned site group, including managing performance against Service Level Requirements (SLRs) and targeted metrics.

The role emphasizes leadership of the desktop support team, coordination with internal customers, and ensuring high-quality customer service and operational excellence at the site.

Qualifications

• US Citizen
• DoD Secret Clearance
• BS or higher with 8-12 years of experience or Masters with 6-10 years (or HS diploma with 12-15 years)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification
• Experience in IT Enterprise Operations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage team responsible for providing desktop support at the assigned site location
• Plan, direct, and monitor operational/tactical activities of the team
• Provide SME and technical leadership for onsite staff; act as frontline escalation point
• Lead and review the work of the team
• Staffing, performance feedback, coaching, and administrative duties for direct reports
• Establish relationships with internal customers and other functional managers

Skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

IT Enterprise Operations

Leadership

Education

BS degree

Masters degree

HS diploma with 12-15 years of experience in lieu of degree

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ or higher)

Tools

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Site Leader to support the government site group Patuxent River MD as one of the key members of the Field Services team. The candidate will be responsible for all service delivery to the assigned site group, including managing performance against Service Level Requirements (SLRs) and targeted metrics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage team responsible for providing desktop support at assigned site location
• Plan, direct, and monitor operational/tactical activities of the team
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise and technical leadership for onsite staff. Act as chief point of contact for team members as frontline escalation point regarding on-site issues
• Leads direct and review the work of team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments
• Responsible for staffing, performance feedback and coaching, and managing administrative duties for direct reports
• Establish relationship with internal customers and other functional managers

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen
• DoD Secret Clearance
• BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Will accept HS diploma with 12-15 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification
• Must demonstrate expertise in IT Enterprise Operations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-motivated/ self-directing
• Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skills required. Relationship building
• Ability to manage and prioritize own work, and that of their team
• Independent decision making
• Analytical thinking; thinking out of the box
• Ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels (SME to Senior Management)
• Ability to analyze problems at various levels (e.g. detail level, overall organizational impact, etc.)

NGEN

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Original Posting

September 1, 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.

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.