Project Planner – SURTASS Program

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Planner to support the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) program. This role involves the development and maintenance of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Operations and Maintenance Technician crews, along with managing program-level technical documentation. The Project Planner will work closely with program leadership to ensure efficient planning and execution of mission-critical operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop, analyze, and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project for complex naval operations and maintenance activities

Integrate multiple project files into a comprehensive Integrated Master Schedule

Coordinate and align project requirements to support SURTASS operational goals

Develop briefs, procedures, and process documents supporting program objectives

Exercise sound judgment within established practices and policies

Maintain and update the program’s risk registry, identifying risks and opportunities

Track and resolve action items via the action item tracker

Interface with internal and external stakeholders to communicate progress and requirements

Support task planning efforts and deliver presentations as needed

Prepare and submit Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and maintain the program dashboard

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certification may substitute degree requirement.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Navy life-cycle sustainment programs

Strong background in collaborative work environments involving dynamic, complex operational tasks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Clearance Requirement:

U.S. Citizenship; Currently possess an Active DoD Secret Clearance

Original Posting:July 16, 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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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.