Project Manager

Leidos is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the DISA GSM‑O II J6 Penetration Handling, Incident, System Health (PHISH) program in Alexandria, VA. The PHISH program provides IT services, defensive cyber capabilities, and technical solutions that enable Pentagon and DoD customers to meet mission and operational requirements.The Technical Project Manager will oversee project execution for assigned technical workstreams within the PHISH program, ensuring effective coordination across engineering, cyber operations, and customer stakeholders. This role blends project management discipline with hands‑on technical understanding to support system health, monitoring, defensive cyber capabilities, and emerging technology initiatives.Primary ResponsibilitiesSupport the Program Manager in executing the program’s strategic and operational objectivesManage project schedules, deliverables, risks, and dependencies for defined technical work areasCoordinate the efforts of technical teams and subcontractors to ensure aligned, timely deliveryServe as a key liaison with government stakeholders, providing updates on progress, risks, and system healthSupport financial and administrative tracking for assigned work areas (but not at full program‑level depth)Ensure work is executed in compliance with contract requirements and established processesAssist with resource planning and staffing coordinationContribute to the delivery and quality of technical artifacts, documentation, and CDRLsMaintain awareness of customer technical needs and facilitate issue resolutionIdentify process improvements, technical efficiencies, and opportunities to advance mission outcomesFoster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance work environment aligned with Leidos valuesBasic QualificationsActive Secret security clearance (TS/SCI security clearance is preferred)Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degreeExperience managing technical or IT-focused projects within environments of similar scale or complexityWorking knowledge of defensive cyber operations, IT infrastructure, system monitoring, or endpoint technologiesExperience supporting or coordinating technology procurement or fielding effortsStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with technical and government audiencesDemonstrated ability to manage schedules, risks, and project documentation in a fast‑paced environmentStrong follow-through and organizational skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience working with DISA J6 or familiarity with its mission3–5+ years of DoD IT project management or technical leadership experiencePMI: Project Management Professional, Agile Certified Practitioner or similar certificateDoD 8140: Intermediate IT Project Manager (802) certification (ex. Sec+, SecX, CISSP, CISA…)Prior experience supporting cyber operations or large‑scale enterprise IT environmentsIf 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.Original Posting:October 16, 2026For 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:Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.SummaryLocation: Alexandria, VAType: Full time