Senior Staffing Manager

Leidos

Senior Staffing Manager overseeing project staffing needs and managing staff qualifications for the Department of Defense. Collaborating with human resources to align staffing activities with mission priorities and goals.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeAlexandria • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and support project staffing needs, including managing project staff plans and forecasting staffing requirements
Fill staffing positions and maintain oversight of staffing qualifications
Manage staff retention, on-boarding, and off-boarding processes
Coordinate recruitment efforts across team members and collaborate with Leidos human resource management personnel
Plan and lead major technology assignments, ensuring alignment with project goals
Evaluate performance results and recommend changes to enhance project growth and success
Ensure staffing activities align with evolving mission priorities, surge requirements, and programmatic goals
Develop and maintain a Project Staffing Plan and status reports
Schedule, coordinate, and host Task Order Kick-Off Meetings
Prepare and provide Monthly Status Reports (MSR) detailing progress, issues, and corrective actions
Conduct Quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and brief on technical accomplishments
Prepare and update a Project Management Plan (PMP) with detailed SOPs, risk management, and communication strategies as related to staffing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in project staffing and management
Proven experience in managing staff retention, on-boarding, and off-boarding
Strong collaboration skills with human resource management personnel
Experience in planning and leading major technology assignments
Ability to evaluate performance results and recommend changes
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in developing and maintaining project staffing plans and status reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

project staffingstaff retentionon-boardingoff-boardingproject managementperformance evaluationproject staffing planstatus reportsrisk managementcommunication strategies

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree