Air Force Facilities Project Officer

Leidos Holding$73K — $132K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree; additional relevant experience may substitute for degree
  • 4-6 years in Facilities Management, Planning & Programming, or similar field
  • Strong grasp of Air Force Planning & Programming methodologies
  • Proven leadership in guiding project teams to completion
  • Experience in facility project management and budget execution
  • Ability to operate independently with informed decision-making skills
  • Current Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct long-term and short-term strategic planning for Wing facilities globally.
  • Develop DD1391s, cost estimates, Statements of Work, and other programming artifacts.
  • Identify Air Force and DoD funding pathways for facility projects.
  • Collaborate with host-installation facility managers and mission partners.
  • Support PMs in requirements capture and tracking of cost/schedule/performance.
  • Ensure compliance with Air Force standards and Wing expectations in submissions.
  • Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and updates to leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing on critical projects.
  • Engagement in projects with direct impact on national security and military infrastructure.
  • Development of strategic planning skills applicable in various defense contexts.
  • Exposure to a broad network of military and defense stakeholders.
  • Potential for career growth within a leading defense contractor.
Full Job Description
Air Force Facilities Project Officer

Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI Eligible)

Location: JBLE 363rd ISRW

Position Summary

Leidos is seeking a Project Officer to support strategic facilities planning, programming, and acquisition activities for the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing. This role drives short-, mid-, and long-range planning for ISR facilities worldwide, ensuring infrastructure projects are properly scoped, funded, and executed in alignment with Air Force standards and mission requirements.

The Project Officer develops and manages project programming documentation, assists Government Project Managers in defining requirements, and monitors cost, schedule, and performance across multiple facility and acquisition efforts. The selected candidate will also prepare and deliver status updates, reports, and briefings to senior leadership and mission stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Facilities planning - Conduct long-term and short-term strategic planning for Wing facilities across global locations.
  • Project programming - Develop DD1391s, cost estimates, Statements of Work, and other programming artifacts to support funding advocacy and project execution.
  • Funding mechanisms - Identify appropriate Air Force and DoD funding pathways for facility projects.
  • Stakeholder coordination - Collaborate with host-installation facility managers and mission partners.
  • Project oversight - Support PMs in requirements capture, cost/schedule/performance tracking, and acquisition documentation.
  • Quality assurance - Submit deliverables and ensure compliance with Air Force standards and Wing expectations.
  • Leadership communication - Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and status updates to leadership.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • 4-6 years of experience in Facilities Management, Planning & Programming, or a closely related field.
  • Strong understanding of Air Force Planning & Programming methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and drive projects to completion.
  • Experience with facility project management and budget execution.
  • Ability to operate independently and make informed decisions on assigned projects.
  • Current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.


Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP certification.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience supporting Air Force intelligence, NAVAIR, USACE, AFIMSC, or AFCEC organizations.


Original Posting:
September 21, 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 $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.

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