Leidos is looking to hire a Project Manager Mid in New Orleans, LA to join our SMIT program. The selected candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate team activities to manage and implement project and interrelated projects from initiation to final operational stage. The Project Manager will also determine, monitor, and review all project economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.
SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of SMIT, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.
Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead the project team in determining client requirements and translating requirements into operational plans.
Identify and assemble the appropriate blend of resources to meet project needs and requirements.
Manage sub-contractors.
Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project.
Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plan.
Undertake status review meetings among project team members and clients. Work with management on project proposals, bids, contracts, estimates, and schedules.
Coach and advise team members to accomplish project goals, to meet established schedules, and resolve technical or operational issues.
Ensure adherence to legally binding requirements.
Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues.
Develop, propose, and negotiate project proposals, quotations, and add-ons to leadership and the client. Analyze needs and recommend appropriate planning concepts and tools to be used for all facets of planning, scheduling, and tracking projects.
Analyze project progress/costs and facilitates the development of recommended alternatives.
Integrate and use project management methodologies
Create communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders.
Advise senior management on project management capability and risk.
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and project management techniques.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
US Citizen with an active DOD Secret security clearance.
Must have experience working with or collaborating with Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) G6 and Network Activity-Reserves and understand their specific mission requirements.
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May 21, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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