SME Data Task Lead TS/SCI Poly

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a SME Data Task Lead in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). 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 National Security!

You will lead an Intelligence Community (IC) program in McLean, VA or Bethesda, MD. An Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required up front to be considered for this position (this is firm). This role will support Government staff in the following:

• Responsible for the performance and execution of data management projects and activities. These include but are not limited to data visualizations, data analytics, system engineering work to include workflows, data architectures, data modeling, development of CONOPS and data reference architectures.
• Responsible for the performance and execution of the Program Tools Team.
• Directs and supervises all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.
• Also responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading relatively small proposals or assisting with major proposals.
• Primary interface for Task activities with contract management, all end users, computer services, and client relations.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for defining project scope and objectives through detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports to enable desired outcomes.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• Participates in driving initiatives for achieving established objectives.
• May serve as the primary or assistant technical and management interface for the company, customer, and senior staff.
• Provides management services including general administrative oversight, time accounting, financial tracking, cost projection, inventory management, personnel evaluation, and support.
• Responsible for the preparation of and accountability for all task deliverables and services, providing high quality products and services per established deadlines and customer expectations.
• Prepares and approves Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols, and other technical documentation.
• Provides supervision and oversight of assigned personnel to nurture a high performing team. Completes performance management duties
• Provides Task-level management to build cohesion, foster positive morale, and create a high performing team to deliver services recognized by the customer as high value for mission accomplishment.
• Collaborates with customer points of contact, the Service Delivery Manager, and Customer Advocates to identify customer requirements and develop strategies to fulfil those requirements.
• Coordinates with the Program Operations Manager and Program Management Office staff to fulfill and maintain staffing requirements. Updates the staffing forecast each month to provide optimal resource allocation and uninterrupted service delivery.
• Formally presents information to customers, stakeholders, and management during recurring briefings and report submissions, to communicate work accomplishments or issues of concern in terms of mission impact, value creation, and recommended mitigation strategies.

• Ten years of experience and a M.A./M.S. degree or 12 years with a B.A./B.S. and at least 6 years of management level responsibility.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
• Experience with data, data architecture and data visualization required
• Experience working with data interoperability issues
• Program management experience in the IC.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proven staffing experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate between multiple stakeholders
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills

• Program management experience in the IC
• Experience briefing senior leadership on the status of projects
• Experience as a PM on award fee contracts
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate between multiple stakeholders
• Proven experience in measuring and delivering quality, and in implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Flexible, creative, and innovative