Project Manager

Leidos•Alexandria, VA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the DISA GSM-O II J6 Penetration Handling, Incident, System Health (PHISH) program in Alexandria, Virginia. The PHISH program provides IT services, defensive cyber capabilities, and technical solutions to Pentagon and DoD customers to meet mission and operational requirements. The Technical Project Manager oversees execution of assigned technical workstreams, coordinating across engineering, cyber operations, and customer stakeholders. The role combines project management with technical understanding to support system health, monitoring, defensive cyber capabilities, and emerging technology initiatives. The position supports the Program Manager and contributes to delivery of program objectives, while tracking assigned work areas rather than managing finances at full program level.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
Experience managing technical or IT-focused projects in environments of similar scale or complexity.
Working knowledge of defensive cyber operations, IT infrastructure, system monitoring, or endpoint technologies.
Experience supporting or coordinating technology procurement or fielding efforts.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with technical and government audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, risks, and project documentation in a fast-paced environment.
Strong follow-through and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Experience working with DISA J6 or familiarity with its mission.
Three to five or more years of DoD IT project management or technical leadership experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner, or similar certification.
DoD 8140 Intermediate IT Project Manager (802) certification, such as Sec+, SecX, CISSP, or CISA.
Prior experience supporting cyber operations or large-scale enterprise IT environments.

Responsibilities

Support the Program Manager in executing strategic and operational objectives.
Manage project schedules, deliverables, risks, and dependencies for assigned technical work areas.
Coordinate technical teams and subcontractors to support aligned and timely delivery.
Serve as a liaison with government stakeholders, providing updates on progress, risks, and system health.
Support financial and administrative tracking for assigned work areas.
Ensure work complies with contract requirements and established processes.
Assist with resource planning and staffing coordination.
Contribute to the delivery and quality of technical artifacts, documentation, and CDRLs.
Maintain awareness of customer technical needs and facilitate issue resolution.
Identify process improvements, technical efficiencies, and opportunities to advance mission outcomes.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performance work environment aligned with Leidos values.