Project Manager (Requirements & IT Operations)

District Partners LLC

$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience (Master's may substitute for experience)
  • Minimum of 10 years supporting DoD programs in relevant roles (or 6 years with a Master's degree)
  • Demonstrated expertise in resource and requirements support for DoD
  • Excellent communication skills for executive-level presentations
  • Strong familiarity with DoD operations and standards
  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Analyze operational activities to help decision-makers make informed choices
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, including data modeling
  • Prepare detailed reports for decision-makers at operational and executive levels
  • Advise on regulatory guidance and requirements processes
  • Assist with IT network and facilities management projects
  • Work with partners to identify gaps in workflows and communication capabilities
  • Lead and manage projects across multiple professional areas

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in mission-critical environments
  • Direct impact on national security outcomes
  • Collaboration with senior Government representatives and cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in strategic requirements analysis and technical execution
Full Job Description

The Homeland Sector at Leidos is seeking an experienced and highly skilledSenior Technical Project Managerto support Department of Defense (DoD) programs and initiatives. This role combines senior-level requirements analysis with hands-on IT network and facilities management responsibilities, supporting critical mission areas across Pentagon offices, Joint Staff, and DISA infrastructures. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical background, deep familiarity with DoD organizations and processes, and demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder technical projects. This position will be in the Western-Northern, VA metro area.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Analysis & Advisory Support

  • Analyze actual and predictable operational activities related to military, governmental, and program systems to help decision-makers make better-informed choices

  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, including data modeling, simulations, and decision support system applications

  • Prepare detailed reports and analysis in the requirements functional area for decision-makers at the operational and executive levels

  • Advise Government representatives on regulatory guidance, higher headquarters directives, and requirements processes

  • Develop and deliver DoD-compliant documents and briefings using established templates and Action Officer (AO) processes

IT Networks, Infrastructure & Facilities Management

  • Assist with the execution of projects and tasks associated with IT networks and domains, including transport, end-user devices, and facilities management

  • Work actively with partners to identify gaps and shortfalls associated with workflows and required communications capabilities

  • Assist with procurement and lifecycle management of IT resources, including self-installs and troubleshooting of equipment

  • Coordinate with stakeholders, community partners, and Pentagon offices to ensure alignment and mission readiness

Project Leadership & Coordination

  • Lead and manage entire projects or processes spanning multiple professional areas and functional disciplines

  • Coach, review, and delegate work to junior and mid-level professionals on the team

  • Communicate and collaborate across internal team members and client stakeholders, including subcontractors and vendors

  • Influence project and team leaders regarding solution design, process improvements, and technical approaches

  • Make significant improvements to programs, processes, and solutions to enhance overall results

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience(Master's degree may substitute for experience 6 see below)

  • Minimum of10 years of prior relevant experiencesupporting DoD programs in requirements analysis, project management, or related technical roles(or Master's degree with 6 years of prior relevant experience)

  • Demonstrated expertise in providing resource and requirements support for DoD programs and organizations

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to executive-level audiences

  • Strong familiarity with DoD missions, capabilities, organizations, and document/briefing standards

  • ActiveTop Secret/SCI (TS/SCI)security clearance(required)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge ofDISA infrastructures and transport systems, including Global, CONUS, Pentagon, and Mark Center environments

  • Familiarity withDISA J6 program officesand associated processes

  • Prior experience working with Pentagon offices, including one or more of the following:

    • OSW components(Policy, I&S, A&S, DoW CIO)

    • Joint Staff

    • Chairman's Communications Team

    • Secretary of Defense Communications

    • Procurement and acquisition functions

  • Awareness ofRadio Frequency (RF) and SATCOMtechnologies and capabilities

  • Familiarity with theNational Military Command System (NMCS)andNational Leadership Command Capabilities (NLCC)

Why Join Us

This role places you at the intersection of strategic requirements analysis and hands-on technical execution within some of the most mission-critical environments in the U.S. defense enterprise. You will work alongside senior Government representatives and cross-functional teams, making a direct and measurable impact on national security outcomes.

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