Job #: R-00163237
Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Category: Proj and Prog Management
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No Remote
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
External Referral Program: Ineligible
Sector: National Security
Description
Leidos is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager r to support the development and coordination of initiatives across multiple service teams. This junior-level role is ideal for candidates looking to grow their program management skills in a technical and mission-driven environment. The selected candidate will work closely with senior PMs, engineers, and cross-functional teams to help track progress, support communication, and contribute to project planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking project tasks, deliverables, and deadlines using Jira and Confluence
• Support the definition and documentation of program requirements, dependencies, and risks
• Help coordinate meetings, technical exchanges, and briefings between service teams
• Draft status updates, reports, and visualizations for internal use and leadership reviews
• Monitor initiative progress and escalate potential issues to senior PMs as needed
• Participate in requirement reviews and contribute to maintaining traceability documentation
• Learn and apply Agile project management techniques to support team success
• Help update integrated project roadmaps and maintain awareness of key milestones

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business)
• 2+ years of experience in a program, project, or technical coordination role
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies and the software development lifecycle
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment and learn from senior team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to Jira and Confluence a plus
• Must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
• Preferred Qualifications
• Internship or academic experience with project coordination or technical documentation
• Exposure to systems engineering or IT concepts
• Coursework or certification in project management (e.g., CAPM, PMP coursework, Agile fundamentals)

• Assist in tracking project tasks, deliverables, and deadlines using Jira and Confluence
• Support the definition and documentation of program requirements, dependencies, and risks
• Help coordinate meetings, technical exchanges, and briefings between service teams
• Draft status updates, reports, and visualizations for internal use and leadership reviews
• Monitor initiative progress and escalate potential issues to senior PMs as needed
• Participate in requirement reviews and contribute to maintaining traceability documentation
• Learn and apply Agile project management techniques to support team success
• Help update integrated project roadmaps and maintain awareness of key milestone