Project Manager

Company: Leidos
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Description Job Description:Today, Electronic Warfare is a still-growing enterprise - protecting the warfighter and our national security against ever-adapting threats. Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) currently has an opening for a Project Manager to support EW development programs in Arlington, VA. You'll be part of a team focused on improving the robustness and efficacy of sensors and signals in complicated environments in a fast-changing arena.As Project Manager, you'll directly support Program Managers (PMs) in achieving specific R&D program objectives. The ideal candidate will possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, be a strong team player, and have the ability to establish solid working relationships with technical staff members and peers within the division as well as our external Government customers. Experience in communication, EW, and radar systems; hardware/software fabrication; vehicle/platform system integration; and/or test and evaluation is a plus. This position has potential for future growth and additional responsibility based on candidate performance.**Note: The classified nature of this work allows for minimal remote/telework opportunities.Primary Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations support of contract, subcontract, finance, security, staffing, and procurement
• Monitor and manage program performance, risk, cost and schedule; quality review and submission of all deliverables
• Prepare contract modification proposals (technical and cost)Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Excellent briefing, writing, communication, administrative, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently, under stringent timelinesMust have an active Secret security clearance.Preferred Qualifications
    • Master's degree in a relevant field
    • Experience overseeing technical teams
    • Direct experience in the development of communication, EW or radar components or systems, software, or systems engineering
    • Capture experience: planning and proposal writing
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
    • Top Secret/SCI clearanceLInCElectronic WarfareExternal Referral Bonus:EligiblePotential for Telework:NoClearance Level Required:SecretTravel:Yes, 10% of the timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Proj and Prog ManagementPay Range: Leidos is a Fortune 500 -- information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit .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 here .Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to .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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