Join Leidos’ Digital Sector as we stand up a brand-new Agile development team at the forefront of federal IT modernization, delivering real digital transformation where it matters most. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to architect, build, and integrate cutting-edge infrastructure solutions in support of some of our nation’s most sensitive and critical missions.
What to expect:
- Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phases
- Full-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington, DC will be required as the program matures
- A collaborative, Agile environment where your input shapes the architecture from day one
- Dev platform based on ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS and RedHat
What you’ll need:
- An active TS/SCI clearance (required for consideration)
- Willingness to complete and maintain additional customer suitability screenings throughout employment
- Current Security+ certification or higher/equivalent
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean‑Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
- Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
- Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre‑ and post‑PI sessions.
- Coordinate cross‑team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums.
- Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program‑level objectives.
- Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams.
- Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.
- Understand the program’s complex system architecture to assess risks and customer concerns.
- Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders in agile maturity and practices.
- Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals.
- Escalate and manage impediments and coordinate critical dependencies.
- Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and test data needs.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Current Security+ or equivalent/higher
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Washington, DC
- Ability to pass and maintain additional suitability screenings as required by customer
- Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant experience, or master’s with 6–10 years (experience may substitute for degree).
- Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
- Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders.
- Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience.
- Experience with ServiceNow ATFs.
- ITIL foundation knowledge or certification.
- AWS cloud certifications.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence.
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Original Posting:September 16, 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
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Current Security+ certification or higher/equivalent
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Washington, DC
- Ability to pass and maintain additional customer suitability screenings
- Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or master's degree with 6-10 years; equivalent experience may substitute
- Experience supporting Agile software development teams as a Scrum Master, project lead, or similar
- Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders
- Experience using Agile project management tools such as Jira
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong time-management skills and attention to detail
- 3-5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience
- Experience with ServiceNow ATFs
- ITIL Foundation knowledge or certification
- AWS cloud certifications
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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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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What We Do
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.
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