L

Leidos

Builds technology for defense and civil agencies

Microsoft Project / Project Management Specialist

Project ManagementPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeHampton, VA, USA$92.3k - $166.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Eight to twelve years of relevant experience.
  • Three to five years of specialized professional project-scheduling experience developing and maintaining complex project networks using Microsoft Project or Project Professional within Department of Defense, military service branch, or federal agency environments.
  • Expert-level mastery of Microsoft Project.
  • Advanced capability in Microsoft 365 collaboration suites, including Microsoft Teams channel architecture, SharePoint list and library design, and Power Automate integration.
  • Advanced analytical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling, Pivot Tables, and Power Query, and proficiency in PowerPoint presentation design.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Department of Defense scheduling health checks, Critical Path Method, and Work Breakdown Structure development.
  • Ability to integrate with local operational leadership, program managers, weapon system teams, and functional directors.
  • Ability to travel up to two times a month, not to exceed five days.
  • Current Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, baseline, maintain, and version-control high-fidelity Integrated Master Schedules using Microsoft Project Standard or Professional, Project Server, and Project Online.
  • Serve as the functional lead for Microsoft Project-driven collaboration across all four operating locations.
  • Perform continuous and event-driven Critical Path Method analyses to evaluate primary, secondary, and tertiary critical paths.
  • Develop resource-loaded schedules that map personnel, operational equipment, facility utilization, and funding timelines against baseline tasks.
  • Translate detailed schedule mechanics into executive-ready dashboards, Gantt charts, milestone roadmaps, and presentation slides.
  • Deliver weekly and monthly status briefings to General Officers, Senior Executive Service leaders, and program directors.
  • Participate in weekly synchronization meetings with counterpart project management specialists across Lackland, Langley, Nellis, and Shaw to align efforts.
  • Facilitate collaborative sessions among subject matter experts, project managers, and operational planners across commands.

Desired Qualifications

  • Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional certification or Project Management Professional certification.
  • Microsoft Certified: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project certification or related Microsoft 365 certifications.

About the Company

Leidos

Builds technology for defense and civil agencies

Leidos develops technology and runs services for defense, intelligence and civilian agencies, as well as healthcare and commercial customers. It combines software and engineering work with systems integration, building secure networks and equipment used in demanding operations. Its portfolio includes medical services, energy infrastructure design and technology that supports military missions, linking specialist businesses under one parent. Customers pay through contracts for delivered systems and services, with payment tied to labor, costs or agreed project milestones. Leidos traces its roots to a company founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1969

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Leidos

See more jobs