Project Manager

Leidos Holding$116K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years or Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance
  • Program management experience
  • Familiarity with PMBOK standard practices
  • Proven leadership in managing small teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to solve complex technical problems effectively

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain project schedules and work breakdown structures
  • Review teams' work to ensure quality deliverables
  • Communicate workload status and flag issues early to Project Manager
  • Manage tasks and workloads alongside the Project Manager and Deputy PM
  • Create monthly status reports and maintain risk registers for multiple programs
  • Assist in program planning and cost estimation with the PM
  • Prepare briefings and support program reviews and meetings with the customer

Benefits

  • 75% remote work arrangement
  • Opportunity for mentoring and cross-training
  • Potential for professional development and leadership opportunities
  • Engagement with diverse projects across multiple customers
  • Travel opportunities to Robins Air Force Base, GA
Full Job Description
The Defense Sector, Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. Do you have a passion for ensuring the seamless operation of a diverse team across 3 uniquely different customers and workload? We're not just looking for program management expertise; we value a positive attitude, adaptability to changing priorities, and a commitment to getting the job done. Our ideal candidate is a highly experienced, reliable professional, adept at handling multiple priorities with excellent coping skills. Whether working independently or collaboratively, you're customer and team focused. Although this position is 75% remote, candidates located in the Warner Robins, GA area are strongly preferred. There will be up to 25% travel to the customer site on Robins Air Force Base that will be required. In this role, you will support the Project Manager as a project manager, assisting with execution of 3 programs and provide comprehensive support to our operational team. You will Primary Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain schedules, develop WBS, track status of CDRLs and work products and ensure they are delivered on time • Review the work of the teams to ensure high quality products are delivered to the customer • Clearly communicate with the PM on status of workload and provide early identification of issues • Work with the PM and Deputy PM to manage tasks and workload and manage resources to ensure work is delivered on time • Develop monthly status reports and maintain risk registers for 3 programs • Prepare briefings and assist the PM with collecting data to generate reports • Provide support to the PM for program planning and cost estimating • Brief and support program reviews and meetings with the customer. • Provide guidance to establish and maintain SOPs, user documentation, and training material. • Cross-train and mentor other staff members as needed • Interface with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel Basic Qualifications: • A Bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 10 or more years of prior relevant experience • U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance • Experience with program management • Experience with PMBOK standard practices • Experience managing and leading small teams • Ability to lead teams to develop technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution. • Lead teams to develop solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge. • Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, and other systems engineers in the development of complex DoD systems. • Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex system problems and develop innovative solutions. • Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities. • Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience. • Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing. • Ability to travel when needed by the program. Preferred Quals: • PMP Certification • Bachelor's degree in Business or Administration • Experience working as a program manager in a DoD Program Office • Knowledge of Confluence and Jira. • Experience using agile methodologies. • Prior experience working for the Department of War, Air Force or as a government contractor. DABAOPP1 Original Posting: June 22, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 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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