Assistant Project Manager

Description Are you ready to join Leidos all-star team? Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show how to accelerate your career path.Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support a critical National Digital Exploitation and OSINT Center (NDOC, formerly NMEC) program delivering Data Exploitation capabilities to the Intelligence Community (IC) through the DOMEX Data Discovery Platform (D3P).As the APM, you will partner closely with the Project Manager (PM) to support day-to-day execution of program operations. You will help drive program performance, coordinate across functional teams, and ensure alignment with customer priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This role is ideal for a developing project management professional who will assist with coordination, tracking, and communication across the program while gaining exposure to program leadership responsibilities. The program includes a diverse team of 100+ professionals spanning software development, network engineering, Agile delivery, data analytics, outreach, QA/CM, and program controls. Work is primarily conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD. We offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the PM in execution of program priorities and task order activitiesAssist in coordination of program deliverables, schedules, and milestones across teamsTrack task progress and help identify risks/issues for escalationSupport facilitation of internal and external meetings, including Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs)Assist in preparation of program status reports, briefings, and customer-facing updatesMaintain and update program artifacts, including risk registers and action trackersSupport development of program reviews, documentation, and PMO deliverablesCoordinate with PMO, staffing, and security teams to support hiring and onboarding activitiesAssist in tracking staffing needs and program requirementsParticipate in customer engagements as appropriate, supporting senior PMO leadershipBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree are acceptable.4-8 years of relevant professional experience supporting technical programsExperience supporting cross-functional technical teamsFamiliarity with Agile environments (SAFe or similar frameworks preferred)Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a PolygraphStrong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Gitlab)Preferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification (or working toward certification)Master’s degree in a related disciplinePrior experience in a project coordination, PMO support, or task support roleFamiliarity with basic program management processes (scheduling, tracking, reporting)Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) customers or similar environments#NMECDTP-LeidosIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:April 17, 2026For 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. 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Created: 2026-04-20