Task Lead

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Task Lead to support NIH CSR IT program. This role connects government stakeholders, scientific end users, program leadership, and software development teams to align technology delivery with client needs and program objectives.

The candidate will combine strategic planning, client relationship management, business analysis, and Agile delivery experience with strong presentation and facilitation skills to communicate technical information clearly and coordinate delivery.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in IT project coordination, software delivery, or related roles.
• Experience supporting software development teams using Agile approaches and understanding the SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison among government customers, program leadership, and technical teams; manage expectations and priorities.
• Translate objectives into actionable requirements, roadmaps, and task plans with product owners and tech leads.
• Facilitate requirements workshops, planning sessions, stakeholder meetings, demos, and sprint reviews.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Business analysis

Agile delivery

Executive communication

Presentation & facilitation

Education

BS in Business Management/Administration or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Task Lead to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review (CSR) IT program. This role connects government stakeholders, scientific end users, program leadership, and software development teams to align technology delivery with client needs and program objectives.

The successful candidate will combine strategic planning, client relationship management, business analysis, and Agile delivery experience. Strong presentation and facilitation skills are essential to communicate technical information clearly, build agreement on priorities, and coordinate delivery.

CANDIDATE MUST:

Be local to the DC Metro area AND be able to work up to 2 days a week onsite/hybrid schedule AND be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison among government customers, scientific end users, program leadership, and technical teams; manage expectations and resolve competing priorities.
• Translate client objectives into actionable requirements, roadmaps, and task plans in partnership with product owners and technical leads.
• Facilitate requirements workshops, planning sessions, stakeholder meetings, product demonstrations, and sprint reviews.
• Create clear, visually effective PowerPoint presentations and deliver executive briefings on accomplishments, business value, delivery status, risks, and recommendations.
• Coordinate technical workstreams and track deliverables, milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, and action items; elevate issues promptly.
• Support backlog refinement, acceptance criteria, user acceptance testing, and release readiness with the responsible product and technical teams.
• Apply the program’s established Agile practices and recommend practical improvements to collaboration and delivery.
• Develop business cases and recommendations that explain benefits, costs, risks, and tradeoffs; incorporate applicable mission and policy requirements.
• Support process documentation, change management, user communications, and technology adoption; track delivery effectiveness and client feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in IT project coordination, software delivery, business relationship management, business analysis, or a closely related role.
• Practical experience supporting software development teams using Agile approaches and an understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements, testing, releases, and ongoing support.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives and client needs into clear requirements, priorities, and executable plans.
• Strong client relationship management, negotiation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills, with experience working across business and technical teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, executive briefings, and explaining technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to create polished executive-level PowerPoint presentations and concise reports.
• Experience managing deliverables, risks, dependencies, and competing priorities, with proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Highly preferred - Current SAFe certification relevant to the role, such as SAFe Agilist.

• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal IT programs; familiarity with scientific research, grants management, or peer review.
• Current Scrum Master certification, such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
• Experience applying SAFe practices for planning and coordination across multiple teams.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, or comparable delivery and reporting tools.
• Experience supporting IT modernization, change management, user adoption, or business process improvement.
• Knowledge of public policy or federal program requirements relevant to the CSR mission.

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Original Posting:

November 3, 2026

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.

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.