Project Manager (Requirements & IT Operations)

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

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent work experience(Masters degree may substitute for experience see below)

• Minimum of10 years of prior relevant experiencesupporting DoD programs in requirements analysis project management or related technical roles(or Masters 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

  • Chairmans 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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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.