Technical Project Manager

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead DISA CDES engineering projects from Fort Meade, MD. You will manage schedules, requirements, testing, deployments, and documentation while coordinating with program leadership and a cross-domain team of engineers and SMEs.

Strong communication and DoD experience are required. The role focuses on lifecycle engineering, testing, policy, deployment, and sustainment, with on-site responsibilities at DISA HQ.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in project management and engineering leadership.
• Active DoD security clearance up to TS/SCI.
• DoD 8570 IAT-II Certification (Security+ or higher).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with leadership ability.
• Experience delivering systems/tools/solutions in production for DISA/DoD.
• Experience working with DISA or DoD customer projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects for CDES, managing schedules, requirements, testing, deployment and reporting.
• Coordinate with program leadership to execute initiatives and enforce cross-functional processes.
• Identify risks, develop mitigations, track milestones, and drive action plans.
• Serve as liaison for customer and mission partner communication and engagement.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, and training in coordination with management.
• Communicate effectively with Leidos leadership, customer teams and partners.

Skills

Project management

Customer engagement

Engineering leadership

Cross-domain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git or configuration management tools

Job description

Description

Leidos has an opportunity for a Technical Project Manager on the DISA Cross Domain Enterprise Services (CDES) effort. This position is a technical position that supports both engineering and cross domain specific technical areas across multiple doctrines and domains for full life cycle engineering, testing, policy, deployment and sustainment of the DISA Cross Domain Enterprise Services (CDES). The selected candidate must be able to work primarily on-site at DISA Headquarters in Fort Meade, MD.

This critical role is responsible for the management and timely execution of CDES engineering projects, CDS Approval rhythms and compliance, documentation and operation support activities and must balance programmatic support with mission and operational-focused priorities. Candidates must demonstrate experience in aspects of project management, customer engagement, lead and develop implementation of complex engineering and network solutions, while leading a team of engineers and A&A team members. This is not a people leader position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects on behalf of the program managing day-to-day engineering management for CDES efforts, including managing schedules, requirements, testing, integration, deployment, documentation, reporting, work allocation, engineering delivery and full life cycle product development.

• Work with managers and the program leadership team to ensure program initiatives and vision is being executed and enforced through engineering teams.

• Identify program and project risks and employ mitigations, resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle, track and report project milestones, document and execute action plans, and make decisions and recommendations based on business needs.

• Work closely with engineers, RMF SMEs, and program leadership to establish and enforce cross-functional processes and procedures and establish standard policies and procedures.

• Supervise technical projects / high-priority engineering tasks in conjunction with other responsibilities.

• Work as primary liaison for Customer and Mission Partner communication and engagement.

• Manage workflow of Cross Domain Approval boards and interactions with outside agencies.

• Participate in staffing/recruiting and retention efforts and personnel management, including selection and training, work assignments in conduction with management.

• Motivate and lead team members, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Effectively communicate with Leidos leadership, customer leadership. program staff, subcontract partners, and other stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of directly relevant experience, including providing expertise on multiple complex assignments, developing methodology and developing/presenting solutions to problems, and managing personnel. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Active Secret security clearance up to TS/SCI.

• DoD 8570 IAT-II Certification (Sec +) or higher

• Highly proficient in a software engineering discipline (developer, network engineer, cross domain experience)

• Understanding of Git or other code and configuration management tools.

• Cross Domain Experience to included knowledge of RTB, NCDSMO and NSA requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, organization, and time-management skills

• Experience managing program delivering systems/tools/solutions in production, while transitioning to better technology solutions.

• Experience working with DISA or DoD customer(s) on projects related to sustainment activities of the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with DISA networks and processes.

• Cross Domain Approval Process Understanding

• Working knowledge of software and network development

• Hands on working knowledge of cross domain technologies and tools

• Extensive knowledge of Excel, to include but not limited data manipulation, formulas, pivot tables, representing data in graphical formats.

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Original Posting

August 19, 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, www.Leidos.com.

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