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Project Management Support Sr SME
Job #: R-00178525
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
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: Eligible
Referral Bonus Amount: $1,000
Sector: Intel
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Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Analysis & Integration Sr SME in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). 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 Analysis Solutions Business Area!
Basic Requirements:
Portfolio Management Experience - Monitor and analyze IT portfolio of programs and their associated capabilities and Services
Strategic Planning Experience – support the evolution of the Sponsor’s strategic direction and priorities
Make recommendations to aid sponsor decision-making, to include proposed strategies and/or roadmaps; identified risks, capability and performance gaps, and dependencies; alignment with the strategic framework and priorities; and funding and related program issues
Assist government client with programmatic goals and objectives, schedules, and reports to the senior-level executives
Communicate technical topics in a non-technical manner to senior-level audiences
Extensive experience in collaboration across multiple entities
Basic Qualifications:
TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
Requires BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 13+ years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain
Draft products that reflect strong writing and grammatical skills
Knowledge of portfolio, program, and project management discipline
Familiarity with planning, programing, Budgeting, and execution discipline
Knowledge of key performance indicators
Strong analytical competence, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills. Provide appropriate audience-written and verbal communications and demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Work with seniors in diverse, fast-paced, multi-task environment managing competing priorities
Produce deliverables in multiple formats as needed (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Develop program assessment processes and methodologies
Tracking, reporting key progress on, and analyzing cost, schedule, risk and performance
Monitoring investment compliance
Developing business cases, concepts of operations, and memoranda agreements
Monitoring, forecasting, evaluating, and assessing programmatic trends and relationships
Developing and maintaining project plans and schedules
Developing integration and transition plans
Conducting quality reviews of products and services
Accounting for technology asset lifecycle costs and risks
Predicting and analyzing time and cost outcomes
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.
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Original Posting:
March 17, 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:
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
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.
Salary : $116,350 - $210,325