Join Leidos' Digital Sector as we stand up a brand-new Agile development team at the forefront of federal IT modernization, delivering real digital transformation in support of critical national security missions. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to help establish and deliver modern enterprise capabilities supporting some of our nation's most sensitive missions.
What to expect:
Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phases
Full-time on-site presence at a secure facility in Washington, DC will be required as the program matures
A collaborative, Agile environment where your input helps shape program execution and technical delivery from day one
Phased development and delivery involving architecture, infrastructure establishment, software development, systems integration, testing, and incremental capability releases
Development platform based on ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS, and Red Hat
What you'll need:
An active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain additional customer-specific security and access approvals
Demonstrated experience managing technical software development, IT modernization, or systems integration projects
Strong understanding of Agile development, Scrum methodologies, and phased or incremental technical delivery
Leidos is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join the technical leadership team supporting a critical national security program and oversee project execution across multiple technical workstreams. Working alongside the Program Manager, technical leads, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Release Train Engineer (RTE), this role provides the project management discipline necessary to keep engineering teams and customer stakeholders aligned.
The program involves phased development and integration of enterprise software applications, integrated data architectures, cloud infrastructure, and supporting technical capabilities. The Technical Project Manager will coordinate planning and execution throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements development, architecture, engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and customer acceptance.
This position blends schedule, risk, and delivery management with a strong technical understanding of software development and systems integration. The successful candidate must be experienced with Scrum-based development, familiar with SAFe principles, and capable of coordinating multiple technical teams to achieve incremental delivery objectives while meeting contractual requirements and customer expectations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Partner with technical leads and the Program Manager to execute strategic, technical, and operational objectives across assigned project workstreams
Develop and manage integrated project schedules, milestones, deliverables, resources, risks, and dependencies to ensure alignment with contractual commitments and customer priorities
Coordinate phased implementation activities throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including architecture, infrastructure development, software engineering, integration, testing, incremental releases, deployment, and operational transition
Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams and subcontractors, managing cross-team dependencies and ensuring development, integration, and testing activities remain synchronized with program milestones
Support Program Increment (PI) planning, sprint execution, backlog prioritization, and release planning in coordination with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, technical leads, and the Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Monitor Agile delivery progress, identify impediments, and implement risk mitigation strategies to address technical challenges, resource constraints, and schedule impacts
Maintain a working understanding of technical dependencies involving enterprise applications, data engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, and systems integration to effectively coordinate project execution
Support technical reviews, capability demonstrations, release readiness assessments, user acceptance testing, and customer acceptance of incremental deliveries
Serve as a key liaison with government stakeholders, providing project status updates, schedule performance, risk assessments, and recommendations while ensuring requirements are accurately reflected in development roadmaps and plans
Ensure project activities comply with contractual requirements, security policies, established engineering processes, and program governance, including the preparation and review of technical documentation and CDRL deliverables
Support resource planning, staffing coordination, financial and administrative tracking, and time charging oversight for assigned personnel as authorized
Maintain project schedules, dashboards, risk registers, and performance metrics using Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, and other approved tools to support reporting and continuous improvement
Mentor and coach team members, promote Agile maturity, and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work environment aligned with Leidos values
Basic Qualifications:
Must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance at the time of application (required for consideration)
Must successfully complete and maintain all additional customer-specific security, suitability, and access screenings required for program assignment; an active TS/SCI clearance alone does not guarantee customer approval
Ability to work full-time on-site at a secure government facility in Washington, DC, as required by the program
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, subject to contractual requirements
Demonstrated experience managing technical projects involving enterprise software development, systems integration, infrastructure modernization, or cloud technologies
Strong working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment
Demonstrated experience working in Agile software development environments utilizing Scrum methodologies, including familiarity with Scrum roles, ceremonies, and iterative delivery practices
Experience coordinating phased technical implementations, incremental capability deliveries, software releases, or complex system deployments
Familiarity with managing dependencies and coordinating technical activities across multiple Agile teams or multidisciplinary engineering workstreams
Working knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud environments, software engineering practices, and DevSecOps principles
Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, risks, technical documentation, and competing priorities in a fast-paced development environment
Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with technical and government audiences
Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or equivalent platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), including PI planning, Agile Release Train coordination, and cross-team dependency management
3-5+ years of DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal IT project management or technical leadership experience
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe certification, or similar
Experience coordinating multiple Scrum teams within a complex, integrated software development environment
Experience supporting phased modernization efforts involving software development, systems integration, testing, incremental releases, and operational transition
Experience with Jira, Git, Confluence, CI/CD practices, and Agile delivery reporting
Exposure to ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or related technologies
Familiarity with enterprise data architectures, data engineering, APIs, and cloud-based application development
Experience supporting government contract deliverables, CDRLs, technical documentation, and formal customer acceptance processes
ITIL Foundation certification or understanding of IT service management principles
Security+ or higher/equivalent cybersecurity certification, when relevant to assigned responsibilities
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Original Posting: November 6, 2026
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: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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