Jr. Project Manager

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 Jr 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 a Jr 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

Support the Program Manager with day-to-day operations support of contract, subcontract, finance, security, staffing, and procurement

Support the Program Manager in monitoring and managing program performance, risk, cost and schedule; quality review and submission of all deliverables

Support preparation of contract modification proposals, and proposals for new business (technical and cost)

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience

Excellent briefing, writing, communication, administrative, and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently, under stringent timelines

Ability to multi-task on task assignments and across programs

Must 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 clearance

LInC

Electronic Warfare

Pay Range:

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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