Project Coordinator

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Leidos is looking to fill a project management and coordination role across a portfolio of cybersecurity-related projects. In this dynamic role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing program and project management coordination and support across a portfolio of projects related to cryptographic key management and information assurance. The candidate will operate in a supporting role within a Project Management Office (PMO) setting where team members are responsible for budgeting, managing, executing, and documenting aspects of the project(s) and their operations. The candidate will routinely work with project managers, development staff and engineers, and have routine exposure with the Government customer and stakeholders. This role is ideal for a bourgeoning project manager looking to grow a rich, robust toolset in the domain of program/project management.

Successful candidates will be capable of planning, organizing, securing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives. Duties may include assistance ensuring that all programs run within scope, time, and budget constraints. Candidates should expect to routinely interface with task and functional leaders, customers, subcontractors, and support personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.

• Ability to obtain a secret clearance

• MUST be a US CITIZEN

• Extremely organized and detail oriented

• Leadership and problem-solving skills; the ability to take charge when necessary and also evaluate situations and determine the proper course of action

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Comfortable interacting with customers and stakeholders

• Superb time management

• Proficient with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with agile software development methodologies and tools

• 3+ years project management/project assistant experience

• Has practical knowledge of the project management discipline (through advanced education combined with experience)

• Has general understanding of industry practices and standards

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Original Posting:

June 18, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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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