The Leidos Digital Sector is seeking an experienced IT Site Lead to support the Air Force National Capital Region IT Services program.
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The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for information systems for Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR, missions to include the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), and other locations, leased spaces, and alternate sites. The major support areas required are IT Operations and Maintenance; Plans, Projects, and Engineering (PP&E); and National Military Command Center (NMCC). The senior leaders and national defense missions that are supported require that the AFNCR operations never fail, resulting in a fast-paced, challenging, but also rewarding environment. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Position Summary:
The Site Lead will be located at Joint Base Andrews, supplementing the 744th Communications Squadron delivering critical support services to its mission partners, programs and initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serves as the primary Site Lead and point of contact/liaison for the 744CS Commander (CC)/Director of Operations (DO) with oversight of direct customer-facing work centers (Walk-up Help Desk Services; Desktop Support, Executive Support, Routine Requirements Mobile Support, Technical Refresh); Network Administration, Project Management, and Cyber Support Services. Support area of responsibility includes Geographically Separated Units (GSU).
- Manages a $5M+ budget to deliver world class information technology services to over seven thousand military, civilian, and contractor customers at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) to service over 8K assets and 1,300+ monthly customer tickets.
- Directs a project management team in handling a $6M in portfolio, ensuring consistent updates and on-time / in-scope delivery to key stakeholders.
- Guides a mid-sized (50+ member) team consisting of experienced professionals comprised of both Leidos and partner employees with administrative authority over personnel (hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions).
- Reports to and collaborates with the Chief of Operations to ensure all metrics are exceeded / met--metrics include response time, ticket closure time etc.
- Oversees mission execution in both current operations and future plans (project management). This includes all aspects of Field Services (job control, desktop support, help desk, voice support, routine requirements, technical refresh, personal wireless and overall customer service) as well as continuity of operations, office stand-ups, and VTC installations.
- Directs the Site Operations Manager and Site Projects Manager to ensure all work is prioritized, coordinated, documented and deconflicted to meet program requirements and key performance indicators.
- Attends and provides input for the Daily Operational Operations Update and the Weekly 844th CG Operations and Intelligence Update.
- Develops weekly briefs to highlight mission accomplishments and shortfalls to the 744th Communications Squadron’s leadership.
- Leads, directs and reviews the work of team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
- Proactively reviews processes for gaps and inefficiencies, making recommendations to stakeholders to ensure exceptional service fulfillment.
- Develops and oversees plans to execute annual and compliance initiatives such annual technical refresh of approximately 2,300 workstations while ensuring senior stakeholders are routinely briefed on progress.
- Contractor approval authority for change management activities, deconflicting and assessing impacts with peer site leads / bases.
- Oversees IT continuity of operations for AFDW, 320 AEW, and 316 Wing.
- Manages the lifecycle management plan for base area network.
- Guides mission and network resiliency, ensuring multiple connection paths and layered systems to protect data center, customer building, and external connectivity uptime.
- Coordinates with the Cyber Support Center to manage incident response, ensuring swift resolution and/or mitigation to problems while simultaneously providing updates to key stakeholders.
- Ensures daily internal synchronization meetings across Field Service teams to ensure technicians and team leads understand daily ticket priorities and workloads.
Basic Qualifications:
- Requires a BA/BS and 8+ years or prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted lieu of a degree.
- 10+ years demonstrated information technology operations support experience.
- 5+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
- Must have a current DoW Secret clearance.
- Familiar with IT support in a DOW environment.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make strategic business decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with/brief key organizational decision-makers (i.e. VIPs).
- Must have experience managing direct reports.
- 8140 compliant education, training, or certification within 90 days of start of the position, for example Security+, CISSP, Cyber 101, or equivalent.
- Able to work primarily on-site at JBA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with Remedy and/or ServiceNow.
- Has a current DoW Top Secret clearance.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent network certification.
- ITIL 4 foundation or equivalent certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
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Original Posting:October 19, 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or master’s degree and 6+ years; additional experience may substitute for education.
- 10+ years of information technology operations support experience.
- 5+ years supervising or leading teams or projects.
- Current Department of War Secret clearance.
- Experience supporting IT in a Department of War environment.
- Ability to analyze data and make strategic business decisions.
- Ability to interact with and brief key organizational decision-makers and VIPs.
- Experience managing direct reports.
- 8140-compliant education, training, or certification within 90 days of start, such as Security+, CISSP, Cyber 101, or equivalent.
- Ability to work primarily on-site at Joint Base Andrews.
- Experience with Remedy and/or ServiceNow.
- Current Department of War Top Secret clearance.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate or equivalent network certification.
- ITIL 4 Foundation or equivalent certification.
- Project Management Professional or equivalent certification.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
