Project Manager

Are you a mission-driven systems engineer ready to shape the future of national security IT? Join Leidos and play a key technical role in supporting the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC), where innovation meets real-world impact.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of all customer-directed taskers and internal projects under our contract. This role requires a proactive leader who can coordinate across cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and implement a robust tracking system for end-of-service-life (EOSL) equipment and quote management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced IT environment and serve as the linchpin for operational and project continuity.

This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

• Lead, plan, and manage all projects and deliverables across the contract portfolio, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality expectations are met.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-directed taskers; track progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and support personnel from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with vendors; facilitate procurement discussions, obtain competitive quotes, and drive resolution of any supply chain issues.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive system to track EOSL equipment, ensure timely replacements or upgrades, and mitigate risks to continuity.

• Establish repeatable processes and dashboards to monitor quote status, equipment lifecycle stages, and vendor SLAs.

• Create detailed reports and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain operational integrity and service excellence.

• Ensure alignment with all programmatic goals, security compliance standards, and contractual obligations.

You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• 15 years of progressive experience in project or program management within the IT or federal contracting space

• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex technical initiatives.

• Strong experience with vendor management and procurement processes.

• Proficiency in tracking and managing asset lifecycle, particularly EOSL systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required, or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.

• Experience working with government customers is a strong plus.

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a Poly.

• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL or Six Sigma certification

• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, or similar project management and ticketing tools

• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, data center operations, and lifecycle sustainment planning

• Experience leading teams in matrixed environments

What You'll Gain

At Leidos, your work directly supports some of the most critical missions in the intelligence community. You'll be part of a high-performing, collaborative environment where your contributions shape national security operations. Whether optimizing secure networks, refining system baselines, or integrating next-generation technologies, you'll find meaningful work, continuous technical challenges, and a clear path for advancement.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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.

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.