Leidos is seeking an adaptable and highly organized Project Specialist to support multi-agency customers in a dynamic, mission-focused environment. This role requires an individual who takes initiative, collaborates effectively across technical and functional teams, and engages directly with a diverse range of stakeholders.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, exceptional professionalism, and strong organizational skills while supporting complex program activities involving government, military, and international partners. This position requires the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure activities are executed within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Provide financial, administrative, and operational support for research and development (R&D) program activities, serving as a primary liaison for internal and external communications.
Administer contract security activities, including personnel processing, visit control requests, and badge issuance for contractor personnel.
Track mandatory training requirements and maintain databases supporting clearance status and training compliance reporting.
Disseminate policies, procedures, and guidance to contractor personnel and government customers.
Serve as a point of contact for administrative and security-related inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Plan, coordinate, and manage resources for program meetings, workshops, exercises, and special engagements.
Coordinate event logistics, including facility scheduling, travel arrangements, transportation, security requirements, and lodging accommodations.
Develop agendas, prepare briefing materials, conduct pre-event planning activities, and provide on-site event support.
Execute post-event closeout activities, including hot washes, executive summaries, lessons learned, and after-action reports.
Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) supporting event execution and stakeholder requirements.
Support foreign partner engagements through execution of partner agreements and coordination of multinational and multi-agency exercises.
Analyze exercise outcomes and support post-event assessments and executive-level reviews.
Maintain a working knowledge of export control regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements to support program compliance.
Exercise discretion and professionalism when interacting with foreign partners, military representatives, and senior government officials.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience
Active TS/SCI clearance, or Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph. U.S. Citizenship required.
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or Department of Defense (DoD), or a Master's degree and 2+ years of related experience. Additional professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Familiarity with personnel security and/or contract security processes.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing events, meetings, workshops, or exercises.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and customer engagement.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Strong planning, scheduling, and team coordination capabilities.
Proven ability to resolve complex and ambiguous challenges with minimal supervision.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
Familiarity with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
Experience working with organizations such as the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Combatant Commands, U.S. Embassies, Department of State, and/or Defense Attaché Offices.
Experience supporting multinational engagements, exercises, or international partner programs.
Working knowledge of SharePoint, Jira, and other collaboration/project management tools.
Join a team supporting critical national security missions through collaboration with government, military, and international partners. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact programs, coordinate complex engagements, and contribute directly to mission success in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
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June 4, 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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