Project Management Support Sr SME - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Project Management Support Sr SME - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Project Management Support Sr SME in Bethesda, MD
Leidos is seeking a Project Management Support Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Be at the forefront of Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods, SIGINT, and Cryptographic Key Management. Make a real impact with competitive benefits including Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, 401K with 6% match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock plans, technical upskilling, education support, and parental leave.
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage portfolio management expertise to monitor and analyze IT programs, capabilities, and services.
- Drive strategic planning to evolve sponsor priorities and directions.
- Deliver actionable recommendations on strategies, roadmaps, risks, capability gaps, dependencies, strategic alignment, and funding.
- Support government clients on goals, objectives, schedules, and high-level executive reporting.
- Translate technical concepts into clear, non-technical communications for senior audiences.
- Foster collaboration across diverse entities and international partners.
- Lead SME teams, providing strategic guidance in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Basic Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
- BS + 15 years, Masters + 13 years, or Doctorate in relevant field.
- Exceptional writing skills for high-quality deliverables.
- Deep knowledge of portfolio/program/project management and PPBE processes.
- Proficiency in KPIs, analytics, problem-solving, and multi-format deliverables (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills for senior-level interactions.
Why Leidos?
Thrive on challenging assignments that fuel professional growth. We're not for the complacent—we recruit disruptors who outthink, outbuild, and outpace. Opportunities are boundless in a culture that values innovation and mission success. Apply today and advance your career in national security.
Pay Range: $139,100 - $251,450 USD (actual based on experience, skills, and other factors). Position posted January 15, 2026; open at least 3 days.
Locations
- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Salary
139,100 - 251,450 USD / yearly
139,100 - 251,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Portfolio Managementintermediate
- Strategic Planningintermediate
- Risk Analysis and Roadmappingintermediate
- Programmatic Reportingintermediate
- Technical Communication to Non-Technical Audiencesintermediate
- Cross-Entity Collaborationintermediate
- International Partner Engagementintermediate
- Analytical Problem-Solvingintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencyintermediate
- Team Leadership and Strategic Guidanceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph (experience)
- BS degree with 15+ years relevant experience or Masters with 13+ years or Doctorate (experience)
- Strong writing and grammatical skills for drafting products (experience)
- Knowledge of portfolio, program, and project management (experience)
- Familiarity with PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution) (experience)
- Expertise in key performance indicators (KPIs) (experience)
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-task environments (experience)
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze IT portfolio of programs, capabilities, and services
- Support evolution of sponsor’s strategic direction and priorities
- Provide recommendations on strategies, roadmaps, risks, gaps, dependencies, and funding
- Assist government clients with programmatic goals, objectives, schedules, and executive reports
- Communicate complex technical topics to senior non-technical audiences
- Collaborate across multiple entities and with international partners
- Lead teams of SMEs, setting strategic guidance in diverse environments
Benefits
- general: Paid Time Off
- general: 11 Paid Holidays
- general: 401K with 6% company match and immediate vesting
- general: Flexible Schedules
- general: Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
- general: Technical Upskilling
- general: Education and Training Support
- general: Parental Paid Leave
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Project Management Support Sr SME - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Project Management Support Sr SME in Bethesda, MD
Leidos is seeking a Project Management Support Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Be at the forefront of Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods, SIGINT, and Cryptographic Key Management. Make a real impact with competitive benefits including Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, 401K with 6% match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, discounted stock plans, technical upskilling, education support, and parental leave.
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage portfolio management expertise to monitor and analyze IT programs, capabilities, and services.
- Drive strategic planning to evolve sponsor priorities and directions.
- Deliver actionable recommendations on strategies, roadmaps, risks, capability gaps, dependencies, strategic alignment, and funding.
- Support government clients on goals, objectives, schedules, and high-level executive reporting.
- Translate technical concepts into clear, non-technical communications for senior audiences.
- Foster collaboration across diverse entities and international partners.
- Lead SME teams, providing strategic guidance in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Basic Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
- BS + 15 years, Masters + 13 years, or Doctorate in relevant field.
- Exceptional writing skills for high-quality deliverables.
- Deep knowledge of portfolio/program/project management and PPBE processes.
- Proficiency in KPIs, analytics, problem-solving, and multi-format deliverables (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills for senior-level interactions.
Why Leidos?
Thrive on challenging assignments that fuel professional growth. We're not for the complacent—we recruit disruptors who outthink, outbuild, and outpace. Opportunities are boundless in a culture that values innovation and mission success. Apply today and advance your career in national security.
Pay Range: $139,100 - $251,450 USD (actual based on experience, skills, and other factors). Position posted January 15, 2026; open at least 3 days.
Locations
- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Salary
139,100 - 251,450 USD / yearly
139,100 - 251,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Portfolio Managementintermediate
- Strategic Planningintermediate
- Risk Analysis and Roadmappingintermediate
- Programmatic Reportingintermediate
- Technical Communication to Non-Technical Audiencesintermediate
- Cross-Entity Collaborationintermediate
- International Partner Engagementintermediate
- Analytical Problem-Solvingintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencyintermediate
- Team Leadership and Strategic Guidanceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph (experience)
- BS degree with 15+ years relevant experience or Masters with 13+ years or Doctorate (experience)
- Strong writing and grammatical skills for drafting products (experience)
- Knowledge of portfolio, program, and project management (experience)
- Familiarity with PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution) (experience)
- Expertise in key performance indicators (KPIs) (experience)
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-task environments (experience)
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze IT portfolio of programs, capabilities, and services
- Support evolution of sponsor’s strategic direction and priorities
- Provide recommendations on strategies, roadmaps, risks, gaps, dependencies, and funding
- Assist government clients with programmatic goals, objectives, schedules, and executive reports
- Communicate complex technical topics to senior non-technical audiences
- Collaborate across multiple entities and with international partners
- Lead teams of SMEs, setting strategic guidance in diverse environments
Benefits
- general: Paid Time Off
- general: 11 Paid Holidays
- general: 401K with 6% company match and immediate vesting
- general: Flexible Schedules
- general: Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
- general: Technical Upskilling
- general: Education and Training Support
- general: Parental Paid Leave
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