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Senior Project Engineer

AT Leidos
Leidos

Senior Project Engineer

Tampa, FL

Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Homeland and Force Protection Business Area (HFP), supporting the STATS program at Tampa, Florida. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

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At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, and much more. Your greatest work is ahead, so join us and make a difference in National Security!

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Engineer will be a Key Personnel supporting a DEVCOM C5ISR customer to serve as a project lead and engineer and be responsible for providing oversight and guidance to a variety of major engineering tasks and projects under the TO, including Systems Engineering, Development, Integration, and Sustainment (EDIS) tasks and projects. The Senior Project Engineer shall serve as an interface and POC with the DoD TPOC and other Government representatives at the technical and project level. The Senior Project Engineer shall support major project operations by developing management procedures and controls, planning and directing project execution, and monitoring and reporting progress. The Senior Project Engineer shall manage acquisition and employment of the major project resources. The Senior Project Engineer shall manage and control financial, technical, and administrative aspects of the major projects with respect to contract requirements at the project level

Security Clearance: Must possess an active TS clearance and be SCI-eligible at the time of proposal submission.

Basic Qualifications

Education and Experience: Requires a BA/BS degree and 12 or more years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Must possess a minimum of 10 years' recent Federal Government project management experience, specializing in the planning and management of multiple projects in systems engineering, development, assessments, integration, and sustainment. Must possess 3 years of experience with DoD policies pertaining to program management and fiscal planning.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree preferred from an accredited institution in one or more of the following disciplines: engineering, computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related project management field.

Training/Certifications: Active PMI Project Management Professional certification, FAC P/PM, or DAWIA Program Management certification.

Original Posting:

May 20, 2025
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 $112,450.00 - $203,275.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Tampa, FL, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00159603
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program