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Consulting Employee

Leidos

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Helena, MT (On-Site/Office)

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Position: Consulting Employee (Project Management & Field Operations)

Location: Helena, MT

Make an impact with Leidos. At Leidos, our people are the driving force behind innovative solutions that support mission success for customers across the defense community. We empower teams, strengthen our communities, and operate with integrity in everything we do. If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters, this is your opportunity.

We are seeking a Consulting Employee (Project Management & Field Operations) to join our Montana-based training and UAS range operations team. In this role, you will help plan, coordinate, and execute Special Operations Forces (SOF) training activities and support UAS integration across air and ground range services. You’ll collaborate with state and federal partners, manage projects from concept through completion, and contribute to a high‑performing team dedicated to delivering world‑class solutions.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer‑focused environment and want to grow your career while supporting critical national missions, we’d love to meet you.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Support project execution by defining objectives, developing timelines, coordinating resources, and tracking progress to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Coordinate SOF training plans aligned with operational readiness and Mission Essential Task Lists (METL).
  • Assist with logistics planning and execution for training events.
  • Maintain detailed project documentation, including objectives, schedules, tasks, and scope.
  • Manage a master schedule of training events and internal support requirements.
  • Ensure administrative requirements for staff are completed accurately and on time.
  • Serve as a liaison with state and federal government partners and external agencies.
  • Provide support and guidance to site manager in the execution of daily activities.
  • Ensure compliance with Leidos operations, safety, and maintenance policies.
  • Assist in drafting Statements of Work and managing subcontractors.
  • Ensure personnel are trained in accordance with Leidos procedures.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and implement enhancements.
  • Strategically plan, allocate, and manage project resources.
  • Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project success.
  • Support maintenance and administration of Landowner User Agreements (LUA).
  • Maintain UAS air vehicles in accordance with OEM and Leidos standards.
  • Support emerging projects and initiatives within the broader campaign.


Required Experience, Skills, and Education
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience. Additional years of relevant experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute education requirements.
  • US Citizen; Currently possess an Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to upgrade to Top Secret/SCI after hire.
  • Experience with SOF training processes and with individual services METL.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of military regulations and publications.
  • Experience leading training execution, projects, and tactical operations.
  • Ability to write reports and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% CONUS customer and company sites as required.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience.
  • Possess an active PMP certification.
  • Experience with MS Project, Office, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge and experience with FAA Part 107 guidelines.
  • Familiarity with Multi-Domain Operations.
  • Experience with operational airborne ISR.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

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.
Original Posting: February 12, 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: Pay Range -

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 .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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