Project Manager

Leidos is currently seeking a driven, results oriented and motivated self-starter with a project and program management background to join the NISC team as a Project Manager in support of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) surveillance and radar modernization effort. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, securing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives. Duties may include ensuring that all projects run within scope, time, and budget constraints. This role also interfaces with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel coordinating activities to bring new equipment online at FAA facilities. The candidate will work independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments and may assist other professionals with tasks and assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

 Day to day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all projects schedules are met and within budget constraints.
• Provide timely/accurate responses to all technical and program inquiries received.
• As required, assist in budget formulation activities utilizing FAA government databases.
• As applicable, author required documents in support of program schedules. 
• Work independently to achieve day-to-day Program objectives which may significantly impact operational results or program objectives.
• Update project schedules as required and provide input to FAA construction managers.
• Organize impromptu telecons/meetings to ensure all project maintain schedule and cost.
• Utilizing special client databases, provide programmatic input to other team members.
• Perform investigations and root cause analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a BA or BS degree and 4 to 8 years of prior relevant experience OR additional years of relevant experience may be considered/accepted in lieu of a degree” .
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to present ideas to diverse audiences
• Proficient with MS Project and Excel (Macros)
• Prior experience supporting the FAA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FAA radar technology
• Technical background (Highly preferred) 
• Lean/Six Sigma Analysis skills 
• Data Analytics 
• Data architecture 
• Thrives in Ambiguity: Excels at creating structure, defining scope, and delivering results when initial parameters or guidelines are open-ended
• Brings clarity to unstructured situations
• Agile problem solver
• Maintains composure and productivity during high-stakes situations.
• Comfortable navigating shifting priorities and undefined project scopes.
• Skilled at bringing structure and strategy to rapidly evolving environments.
• Adept at managing multiple moving parts with short turnaround times. 
• Can adapt communication style to align different working approaches

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Original Posting:

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:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.