Posted today
DoE Q or L
$116,350 - $210,325
25%
Unspecified
Management
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
R-00177092
Description
***Must have an active DOE Q clearance. Active, meaning the individual granted a clearance is briefed and currently occupies a position for which the clearance is required.***
Leidos is seeking Project Managers to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs, in executing the Nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. These positions provide program management, integration, and advisory support to Federal Program Management leadership responsible for nuclear weapons modernization and sustainment efforts within the Nuclear Security Enterprise. Selected candidates will serve as key partners to Federal leadership, supporting program execution, Department of Defense (DoD) integration, logistics coordination, and lifecycle management activities associated with nuclear weapon systems. Depending on mission alignment and experience, candidates may support one or more modernization or sustainment portfolios within Defense Programs. This role requires experience working within the Department of Energy (DOE), NNSA, DoD, national security laboratories, or nuclear production environments, as well as the ability to operate effectively in a high-visibility federal setting.
This is a full-time contractor support position located on-site at NNSA offices in Albuquerque, NM. Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Primary Responsibilities:
Requirements:
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 26, 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 $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 .
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.
Description
***Must have an active DOE Q clearance. Active, meaning the individual granted a clearance is briefed and currently occupies a position for which the clearance is required.***
Leidos is seeking Project Managers to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs, in executing the Nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. These positions provide program management, integration, and advisory support to Federal Program Management leadership responsible for nuclear weapons modernization and sustainment efforts within the Nuclear Security Enterprise. Selected candidates will serve as key partners to Federal leadership, supporting program execution, Department of Defense (DoD) integration, logistics coordination, and lifecycle management activities associated with nuclear weapon systems. Depending on mission alignment and experience, candidates may support one or more modernization or sustainment portfolios within Defense Programs. This role requires experience working within the Department of Energy (DOE), NNSA, DoD, national security laboratories, or nuclear production environments, as well as the ability to operate effectively in a high-visibility federal setting.
This is a full-time contractor support position located on-site at NNSA offices in Albuquerque, NM. Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide project management and integration support to Federal Program Management leadership overseeing nuclear weapons modernization and sustainment activities.
- Coordinate and assess activities supporting the design, development, qualification, production, and sustainment of nuclear and non-nuclear components.
- Advise Federal leadership on program planning, execution strategies, risk management, and policy implementation.
- Monitor technical, cost, and schedule performance across geographically dispersed NNSA national security laboratories, production facilities, and DoD stakeholders.
- Facilitate collaboration and serve as liaison among NNSA, DoD, defense contractors, design agencies, and production agencies.
- Support DOE product realization processes and participate in DoD working groups to ensure alignment of acquisition and sustainment efforts.
- Identify cross-program impacts and provide recommendations to mitigate risks affecting Defense Programs initiatives.
- Communicate technical risks, certification considerations, and schedule impacts to federal and military leadership.
- Evaluate program performance metrics and provide assessments regarding technical maturity, quality standards, milestone execution, and customer requirements.
- Support Air Force Nuclear Certification activities, including familiarity with certification processes for DoD-designed equipment, software, and facilities.
- Travel as required to national security laboratories, production facilities, and DoD locations to support program execution and stakeholder coordination.
Requirements:
- Active DOE Q clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Program Management, Business, or related discipline.
- Experience supporting nuclear weapons programs within DOE/NNSA, DoD, national laboratories, or production agencies.
- Experience in project management, program integration, systems engineering, acquisition support, or related disciplines.
- Understanding of Nuclear Security Enterprise roles and responsibilities, including design and production agency interfaces.
- Experience briefing and advising federal officials or military leadership.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
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 26, 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 $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 .
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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