Project Manager

Leidos Holding$92K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of experience, or Master's with 6-10 years of experience
  • Self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Experienced in project management software

Responsibilities

  • Manage concurrent tasks/projects for the Defense Red Switch Network
  • Engage stakeholders to implement end-to-end plans for operational efficiency
  • Develop project schedules and assess risks with technical resources
  • Communicate effectively with team members and DISA customers
  • Analyze external activities impacting project plans
  • Support process improvements to enhance project execution
  • Prepare comprehensive project documentation and reports

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative team setting with cross-functional interactions
  • Support for professional development and certification acquisition
  • Opportunity to lead junior project staff and contribute to team growth
Full Job Description
The Digital Modernization Sector project/area at Leidos has an opening for an experienced Project Manager for the DISA Defense Red Switch Network in support of an enterprise VoIP management system GSM-O II contract at Fort Meade, MD.

The Project Manager is responsible for working within a fast-paced project team to deliver high quality products efficiently and effectively. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This position requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to drive project success.

Must hold an active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility to be hired. No sponsorships for this position.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects to support the planning and implementation of the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)
  • Work independently, engage with required stakeholders, and execute an end-to-end plan to achieve operational efficiencies within the project area of responsibility
  • Work closely with technical resources to develop an approach, schedule, risks, and staffing requirements to successfully implement the objectives
  • Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, external stakeholders, and the DISA customers
  • Analyze external activities that may drive dependencies or risks to the plan(s).
  • Understand all applicable performance standards, operational impacts, and affected Acceptable Levels of Performance that may be impacted by the change
  • Support process improvements, including identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions to streamline project execution
  • Provide overall support for customer meetings, including initial input for charts, action- item tracking, and general data calls
  • Understanding of DISA implementation process and standard.
  • Understanding of Site Assessment, Site Survey, Installation, and Commissioning equipment
  • Ability to interact/communicate with customers
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking progress, and identifying external dependencies, risks, or delays
  • Prepare project documentation, including CDRLs, ROMB, COR/PMR/MOR Charts, 5x15, presentations, reports, and meeting minutes and actions
  • Assist/Monitor project tasks are completed in compliance with Leidos and customer policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate and transfer inputs for project reviews (e.g., MOR, QBRs, etc.) and actions item tracking/coordination
  • Coach, review, and delegate work to junior project staff and support personnel to ensure quality and timely delivery


Basic Qualifications:
  • Active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent work experience. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Self-Starter who is detail oriented, extremely organized, and with multitasking abilities
  • Strong attention to detail, as focus on task completion is critical
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and scope
  • Organize and lead project meetings, ensuring all relevant parties are involved and informed
  • Assist in resolving project related issues or obstacles in a timely and effective manner
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and delivering quality results
  • Experienced listener with the ability to understand technical interactions and collaborate across multiple teams
  • Comfortable interacting with customers and stakeholders
  • Proficient in project management software
  • Ability to apply advanced principles and concepts in identifying areas of improvement, critical dependencies, and process changes that make significant improvements to project processes and results
  • Experience coordinating with multiple technical and operational teams to achieve the necessary project or activity plans, and schedules while maintaining within budget guidelines
  • Experience in assigning tasks to contractor personnel that are in multiple time zones, supervising on-going technical efforts, and managing contract performance on projects identified by Leidos leadership


Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP Certification
  • DISA Experience
  • Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards
  • Experience briefing leadership and/or customers of key status of project progression
  • Experience in identifying project risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and managing contingencies effectively
  • Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards
  • Experience in delivering presentations, preparing executive-level reports, and engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders


Original Posting:
June 17, 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.

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