Senior Project Manager

Are you a mission-driven systems engineer ready to shape the future of national security IT? Join Leidos and play a key technical role in supporting the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC), where innovation meets real-world impact.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of all customer-directed taskers and internal projects under our contract. This role requires a proactive leader who can coordinate across cross‑functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and implement a robust tracking system for end‑of‑service‑life (EOSL) equipment and quote management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced IT environment and serve as the linchpin for operational and project continuity.

This is a 100% on‑site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

• Lead, plan, and manage all projects and deliverables across the contract portfolio, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality expectations are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer‑directed taskers; track progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and support personnel from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with vendors; facilitate procurement discussions, obtain competitive quotes, and drive resolution of any supply chain issues.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive system to track EOSL equipment, ensure timely replacements or upgrades, and mitigate risks to continuity.
• Establish repeatable processes and dashboards to monitor quote status, equipment lifecycle stages, and vendor SLAs.
• Create detailed reports and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain operational integrity and service excellence.
• Ensure alignment with all programmatic goals, security compliance standards, and contractual obligations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 15 years of progressive experience in project or program management within the IT or federal contracting space
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex technical initiatives.
• Strong experience with vendor management and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in tracking and managing asset lifecycle, particularly EOSL systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required, or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience working with government customers is a strong plus.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a Poly.
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.

• ITIL or Six Sigma certification
• Familiarity with Service Now, Jira, or similar project management and ticketing tools
• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, data center operations, and lifecycle sustainment planning
• Experience leading teams in matrixed environments

At Leidos, your work directly supports some of the most critical missions in the intelligence community. You'll be part of a high‑performing, collaborative environment where your contributions shape national security operations. Whether optimizing secure networks, refining system baselines, or integrating next‑generation technologies, you’ll find meaningful work, continuous technical challenges, and a clear path for advancement.

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.

November 17, 2025

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