Leidos

Intelligent Transportation Systems Project Manager

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: McLean • Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Lead ITS and CAV projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget compliance.
  • Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Oversee deployment and integration of V2X, traffic management, and automation technologies.
  • Serve as primary liaison with clients, partners, and stakeholders (DOTs, FHWA, MPOs, industry).
  • Develop and execute strategies for communications, outreach, and technology transfer.
  • Collaborate with solutions architects and R&D engineers to define system requirements and architectures.
  • Ensure compliance with ITS standards (NTCIP, SAE J2735, IEEE 1609) and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and documentation for diverse audiences.
  • Support business development, including proposal writing and client engagement.
  • Lead or contribute to communities of practice and working groups to advance adoption of new technologies.
  • Identify risks, propose mitigations, and ensure quality assurance across deliverables.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Transportation, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in ITS, transportation technology, or related field, including 3+ years in project management or technical leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder transportation technology projects.
  • Experience with State and local DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and/or USDOT ITS Joint Program Office.
  • Strong understanding of ITS architectures, CAV/V2X systems, and emerging mobility solutions.
  • Proven experience in business development, including identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving portfolio/revenue growth.
  • Experience with technology transfer, including training, outreach, and adoption strategies.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering principles and solutions architecture.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment and travel up to 25%.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (which includes three years of immediate residency in the US).
  • All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Benefits
  • competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
project managementITS standardsCAV systemsV2X technologiestraffic managementcybersecurity best practicessystems engineering principlessolutions architecturebusiness developmenttechnology transfer
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationrisk managementquality assuranceclient engagementstrategic partnership buildingoutreach strategiestechnical documentation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Transportation
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