Project Manager

Leidos•Camp Springs, MD

3d•$73,450 - $132,775•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Project Manager to support the Air Force National Capital IT Services (AFNCR) program at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The role works with customers, other project managers, internal task or functional staff, and support personnel to execute the program mission. The Project Manager prioritizes, plans, organizes, trains, assesses, and manages resources to ensure projects are delivered within scope and time constraints. The position involves both independent work and coordination with a team, including possible support on moderately complex projects, tasks, or assignments. The AFNCR IT Services program supports information systems for Headquarters Air Force, Air Force District of Washington, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities across the National Capital Region. Its support areas include IT Operations and Maintenance; Plans, Projects, and Engineering; and the National Military Command Center. The work supports senior leaders and national defense missions in a fast-paced environment where operations must not fail.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience; additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.
Solid understanding of project management and Project Management Office functions.
Ability to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networks.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively while keeping the team informed.
Excellent customer-facing skills.
Excellent research, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or a similar project management tool.
Obtain PMP certification within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

ITIL v4 certification is optional.
Requirement analysis experience.
Process improvement experience.
Internal and external customer interfacing skills.
Business development experience.
Extensive knowledge of military organizations and prior experience working with the Air Force.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage small and medium projects.
Integrate the functions and activities needed to meet client or customer requirements.
Present project-related information to customers, internal leadership, and peers as appropriate.
Create project management plans, set expectations, and ensure plans follow organizational procedures.
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop project scope, objectives, goals, and deliverables.
Ensure requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed, and approved according to organizational and PMO standards.
Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget while remaining in scope.
Monitor and track project dependencies.
Create a breakdown structure defining the activities required for project deliverables.
Provide clear written and verbal project communications, including weekly status reports, dashboards, and project updates.
Monitor, track, and manage project tasks, timelines, milestones, and the overall quality of project activities and deliverables.
Maintain confidentiality and follow data protection and other applicable guidelines.