Technical Project Manager

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Odenton, Maryland, to lead engineering projects supporting the DISA Cross Domain Enterprise Services. The role demands excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will manage project risks, supervise technical projects, and work closely with teams to establish best practices. This on-site position requires an active Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience, with skills in personnel management.
• Active Secret security clearance up to TS/SCI is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT-II Certification (Sec +) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and manage day-to-day engineering activities.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and milestones.
• Serve as primary liaison for Customer and Mission Partner communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Technical discipline proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Excel

Job description

Leidos has an opportunity for a Technical Project Manager on the DISA Cross Domain Enterprise Services (CDES) effort. This position is a technical role that supports engineering and cross‑domain specific technical areas across multiple doctrines and domains for full life cycle engineering, testing, policy, deployment and sustainment of the CDES. The selected candidate must work primarily on‑site at DISA Headquarters in Fort Meade, MD. Our recruiting team will contact candidates as positions become available – expected late summer 2026.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects on behalf of the program, managing day‑to‑day engineering activities for CDES efforts, including schedules, requirements, testing, integration, deployment, documentation, reporting, work allocation, engineering delivery and full life cycle product development.
• Work with managers and program leadership to ensure initiatives and vision are being executed and enforced through engineering teams.
• Identify program and project risks, employ mitigations, resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle, track and report 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 standard policies.
• Supervise technical projects and high‑priority engineering tasks in conjunction with other responsibilities.
• Serve as the 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 conjunction 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 in engineering, computer science, IT or an equivalent technical discipline and 5+ years of directly relevant experience, including expertise on multiple complex assignments, development of methodology and presentation of solutions to problems, and personnel management. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a 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 including knowledge of RTB, NCDSMO and NSA requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, organization and time‑management skills.
• Experience managing programs delivering systems/tools/solutions in production, while transitioning to better technology solutions.
• Experience working with DISA or DoD customers on projects related to sustainment activities of the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with DISA networks and processes.
• Knowledge of the Cross Domain Approval Process.
• Working knowledge of software and network development.
• Hands‑on knowledge of cross‑domain technologies and tools.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, including data manipulation, formulas, pivot tables and graphical data representation.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00. The pay range is a general guideline only and does not guarantee compensation. Salary is influenced by responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements and law. Benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement.

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.