The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking an individual with Project Scheduling, Project Controls, and Analytical experience to support the FAA as a Corporate Work Plan (CWP), Primavera, and Data Analytics expert.
The ideal candidate will support the daily operations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area (CSA) Planning and Requirements Group (PRG). This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas and is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NISC mission.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera and Tableau, including resource loading, schedule updates, template management, and schedule integrity validation.
- Maintain and administer the Corporate Work Plan (CWP), including project assignments, organization codes, status updates, project verification, and tracking of CAI/JAI activities.
- Create recurring and ad hoc reports using Primavera, Tableau, Excel, and 3D reporting tools to support Project Implementation Teams (PIT), CSA leadership, and executive decision-making.
- Update and analyze project resource allocations and budgeted labor units.
- Assist Project Implementation Managers (PIMs) with baseline and re-baseline schedule management and Corporate Work Plan updates.
- Ensure proper project closeout by verifying required documentation, approvals, and financial reconciliation.
- Maintain schedule data integrity to support accurate reporting across scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk management, earned value management (EVM), estimating, and critical path analysis.
- Apply project controls best practices to identify project risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Present project assessments, findings, and recommendations to PIMs and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field. Years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience scheduling projects using an industry-accepted tool, with Primavera required
- Minimum 4
- years of experience developing and managing resource-loaded project schedules
- Experience with schedule analysis, forecasting, and reporting
- Familiarity with complex, multi-project environments and integrated master schedules
- Proficiency Microsoft Office Suites
- Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills for presentations.
- Ability to tactfully coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, peers and management levels.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous knowledge of the FAA’s Corporate Work Plan system and associated business platforms or similar project databases.
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Original Posting:October 20, 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 in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute.
- 8 to 12 years of experience scheduling projects using an industry-accepted tool, including required Primavera experience.
- 4 years of experience developing and managing resource-loaded project schedules.
- Experience with schedule analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
- Familiarity with complex, multi-project environments and integrated master schedules.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills for presentations.
- Ability to coordinate tactfully with stakeholders, peers, and management levels.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
- Previous knowledge of the FAA Corporate Work Plan system and associated business platforms or similar project databases.
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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.
