Description
The Technical Project Manager Lead will work with our customer’s, project managers, internal task or functional staff, and support personnel to execute the AFNCR ITS Program Mission. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment that requires team interaction and coordination of efforts. The candidate will be accountable for prioritizing, planning, organizing, training, assessing, and managing resources to ensure that projects are executed within scope and time constraints. While part of a team environment, the Lead will also work individually and may assist other team members on moderately complex projects, tasks, or assignments. As a Project Management Site Lead for the Air Force customer, the candidate will serve as a primary point of contact for the Site’s Project Management office projects and activities.
The Mission
Leidos Digital Modernization Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
The Challenge:
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Interfacing with DOD officials to coordinate, schedule, and manage discrete Peer Review projects.
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Engaging with subject matter experts for assignments and monitoring work activities.
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Lead projects managers in deliverables from inception through delivery, coordinating all related functions, tasks and schedule aspects.
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Ensure all project managers have related resources across multiple task order and functional, subcontractor and related support organizations have defined tasking to meet project timelines.
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Coordinate all aspects of projects content across the various involved functions from initiation through project completion.
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Review, analyze and oversee task output to complete project submittals to the customer.
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Work with the technical/programmatic subject matter experts to characterize the project solutions for communication/charts for review and approval for Leidos customers.
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Day to day tasks require hands-on, delivery focused coordination of project managers.
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Ensure successful project completion, meeting schedule deadlines, service levels, and performance targeted.
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Participate in regular process improvement and quality initiatives.
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Participate in and providing support for special projects.
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Collaborate with government service owners on a daily basis providing statuses, answering questions, and leading the government forward for successful outcome of the projects.
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Ability to prioritize project tasking with the Air Force flight and squadron’s overall priorities.
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The AFNCR Program is made up of 3 primary sites: JBA (Primary Site), JBAB, and the Pentagon; potential for occasional travel between the sites.
What Sets You Apart?
Basic Qualifications
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BA/BS or equivalent experience and 10+ years of prior relevant experience or MA/MS with 12+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
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Significant experience in project operation/management type environment.
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Demonstrated customer service in high volume, deadline focused environment.
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Dedication towards developing team dynamics and promoting subordinate growth opportunities.
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Experience with process improvement and quality assurance activities.
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Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills
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Analytical and critical thinking skills.
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Strong communication skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Flexibility to manage shifting schedules and priorities.
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Strong computer, Microsoft office skills (Outlook, Teams, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel).
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PMP Certification
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8140 Compliance
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You Might Also Have:
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Requirement Analysis.
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Internal and external customer interfacing skills.
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Extensive knowledge of military organizations and prior experience working with the Air Force.
Clearance Required:
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Active DoD Secret clearance.
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July 23, 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 $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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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