DescriptionThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a continuing requirement for Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services & Support (HEITS) for the continual operations and maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). The Project Manager ensures projects assigned to them achieve cost, schedule and performance goals.Why Leidos?
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Leidos offers many opportunities for career development and advancement.
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Successful candidates must possess the following skills:This position will work with other Project Managers to ensure project schedules are created on all active projects and are maintained, updated and provided for inclusion into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). This position will develop a process for cataloging and storing all project schedules. This position will also work with the Project Controller to serve as a backup on all Project Controller functions and assume responsibility for some functions as determined. This position may also be called on to serve as Project Manager on some projects, to prepare cost estimates for business requirements and follow the project through to completion (deployment).Additional responsibilities include:
Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
Build strong customer relationships.
Track projects cost schedule and performance.
Ensure customer is informed of project status.
Create project reports and brief upper management on project status
Work with procurement, engineering and deployment in a matrix organization to achieve project goals.
Basic Qualifications
Strong organizational skills to be able to track project costs, schedule and performance
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to develop presentations and brief them to customers and management
Understand and perform in a matrixed environment
Strong customer relationship management skills
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with less than 2 years experience as a project manager, customer service, or IT – equivalent experience/combined education with 5 years of professional experience will be considered.
Clearance Requirement: TS SCI
Preferred Qualifications
DHS or other government contract experience
Knowledge of HEITS processes
Original Posting Date:2024-06-28While 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00The 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.REQNUMBER: R-00138388All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.