SCI Project Manager

Leidos Holding$105K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required on day one.
  • Over 5 years of experience in DoD-related security activities or military project coordination.
  • In-depth knowledge of ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, Vol 2.
  • Experience working with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) for SCIF authorization.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead/manage physical security projects for PACAF involving multiple units.
  • Oversee SCIF construction and renovation projects for mission readiness.
  • Coach and delegate tasks to junior and mid-level security professionals.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to influence project security designs.
  • Analyze site surveys and operational security needs for decision-making.
  • Develop and coordinate Construction and Modification Security Plans.
  • Train and update PACAF subordinate unit SSOs on physical security project management.

Benefits

  • Work at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, HI, a dynamic and strategic location.
  • Opportunity to influence national security through project management.
  • Collaborative environment with Department of Defense client stakeholders.
  • Access to professional development and security certifications.
  • Engage with a team of skilled security professionals across diverse projects.
Full Job Description

Position Overview

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to support the PACAF Intelligence Support Division (A2Z) at PACAF Headquarters, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) in Honolulu, HI. This role combines senior-level physical security expertise with hands-on project management and coordination responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will manage complex, multi-stakeholder security projects to protect sensitive classified information, personnel, and facilities across the PACAF theater. You will lead physical security initiatives, advise leadership on regulatory directives, manage SCIF-related program workflows, and coordinate technical security integrations to ensure critical assets are not compromised, sabotaged, or misused.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Program Coordination

  • Lead and manage physical security projects and processes supporting PACAF, spanning multiple subordinate units and functional disciplines.
  • Oversee the lifecycle of SCIF construction, modernization, and renovation projects, ensuring alignment with mission readiness and military construction timelines.
  • Coach, review, and delegate work to junior and mid-level physical security professionals on the team.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively across internal teams, DoD client stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors to influence project design and technical security approaches.

Requirements Analysis & Advisory Support

  • Analyze operational security requirements, site surveys, and facility plans to help decision-makers make informed choices regarding PACAF SCIF infrastructures theater-wide.
  • Review, develop, and coordinate Construction Security Plans (CSP) and Modification Security Plans (MSP) for new construction or renovation of existing SCIFs.
  • Review Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC) and TEMPEST Forms prior to submission.
  • Advise Government representatives on regulatory guidance, higher headquarters directives (ICD 705, DoDM 5105.21), and security accreditation processes.

Inspection & Lifecycle Management

  • Provide physical security project management training, updates, and templates to PACAF subordinate unit SSOs.
  • Manage the tracking, procurement support, and lifecycle updates of technical security systems and hardware across PACAF secure spaces.

Basic Qualifications

  • Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required on day one.
  • Experience: More than 5 years of experience in DoD-related security activities, physical security management, or military project coordination.
  • Technical Knowledge:
    • In-depth knowledge and operational understanding of ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, Vol 2.
    • Proven experience working directly with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) for SCIF authorization and accreditation.
  • Communication & Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; customer-service oriented with demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Tools: Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications for project tracking, reporting, and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a security-related field, Project Management, or equivalent work experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • ICD 705 Site Security Manager (SSM) Certification.
  • Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) or Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC).
  • Familiarity with Air Force intelligence infrastructure and theater-specific operational security requirements.

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Original Posting:
June 10, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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