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IT Project Manager - Mid

Leidos

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Reston, VA
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$73,450 - $132,775

Job Description

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Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? 

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. 

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! 

The Intel Security Sector delivers technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities for defense and intel customers in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics. 

Your greatest work is ahead! 

The Intel Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for an IT Manager.  Your job will be to provide IT project management and support to assigned OSINT IT mission systems, commercial capabilities, data science initiatives, trade studies, and innovative prototype initiatives.  

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes. The successful candidate will work on projects to design, develop, and deploy software applications to support DIA/NDOC OSINT production on behalf of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE).    This position will be located at one of our customer sites in Bethesda, MD; Reston, VA; or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC.

Are you ready for your next career challenge? Join a team committed to a Mission! 

Responsibilities Include:  
  • Produce task management and provide expertise to mid and senior level personnel on IT projects. 
  • Coordinate team efforts and contribute to overall IT objectives. 
  • Manage IT lifecycle for OSINT systems, coordinate across teams, handle requirements gathering, cost analysis, and provide project plans with Agile management techniques. 
  • Support multiple Agile development team(s) with IT management support.  
  • Supervise Managed Attribution Solutions to ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sustained operations. 
  • Understand and interpret requirements, high-level features and desired outcomes to articulate the needs to be addressed. 

  

Clearance Required: 
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph.   


Required Experience, Skills, and Education: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 4 years of experience. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree are acceptable.
  • Candidates with a minimum 3 years of recent experience in the field will be considered.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph.   
  • Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
  • Experience overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams (cloud, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, infrastructure, AI/ML, hybrid environments). 
  • Experience managing cost, schedule, scope, and risk for large-scale government programs. 
  • Experience with resource planning, task scheduling, and risk management. 
  • A strong working knowledge of Network, Systems/Compute, and End-User Support environments. 
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Project and SharePoint. 
  • Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to multitask and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 
  • Experience working on complex software projects. 
  • Experience working with a highly technical team in a dynamic fast-paced environment. 
  • Experience leading technical teams. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to successfully interact with various stakeholders (i.e. customers, developers, system engineers, system admins). 
  • Self-motivated and self-starter. 


Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.   
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in the field with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years. 
  • Experience supporting a Program Management Office (PMO) on large government contracts. 
  • Proficiency with software development tools and methodologies. 
  • Experience supporting federal IT modernization or cybersecurity transformation initiatives. 
  • Experience with cloud or hybrid cloud environments. 
  • Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CISM, CCSP, SAFe Agilist, or ITIL. 


At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’re excited to learn more about you.

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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: April 30, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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 .

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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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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 .

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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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