HEITS C-LAN Manager at Leidos in Lorton, VA

HEITS C-LAN Manager Location: Lorton, VA The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a C-LAN Manager. This position will provide support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes providing Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services & Support (HEITS) for the continued operations and maintenance and evolution of the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). The C-LAN Manager will directly support the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) in overseeing projects, budget, and execution priorities supported through Operations and Maintenance and discretionary funding. The C-LAN Manager will oversee all I&A directed projects and will coordinate with other leaders within HEITS to ensure project completion, oversight, and execution aligned to customer expectations. The C-LAN Manager will also provide ongoing status briefings to the customers and senior leaders within I&A ensuring that all customer directed and/or contract mandated documentation is successfully delivered and presented. The C-LAN Manager is also responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with I&A stakeholders inclusive of the HEITS C-LAN Technical POC, IT Operations Director, and all other I&A government officials along with adjacent contract/contractors. TS/SCI Clearance Required. Must be able to obtain DHS customer approval (EOD) Primary Responsibilities: Financial Management: Monitor contract financials, including burn rates, labor expenditures, and ceiling burn, and financial status reports. Program Execution: Manage the daily internal operations of C-LAN, ensuring all activities align with program goals and contractual requirements. Resource Management: Plan, organize, and allocate program resources effectively to meet operational needs and achieve deliverables. Task Coordination: Collaborate with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel to ensure seamless execution of program activities. Problem Resolution: Address complex operational challenges by conducting thorough analyses and applying domain knowledge to develop innovative solutions. Performance Monitoring: Track program performance metrics and ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Identify risks and opportunities to improve program execution. Communication: Serve as a key point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, providing updates on program status and influencing the adoption of new processes and approaches. Operational Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Program Manager and leadership on program progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field Certification in Project Management from a recognized credentialing agency (PMP) At least five years of recent/relevant experience providing performance-based program management on a contract managing networks and infrastructure engineering and operations, information assurance, and end user services, including work with multiple CONUS and/or OCONUS external stakeholders. Experience effectively communicating at senior levels within a customer organization Experience meeting with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items, and effectively execute in accordance with approved plans Experience managing tools, purchases, and a demonstrated understanding of purchasing systems Desired Skills: Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of prior relevant experience. Experience in managing DHS Programs 5+ years managing cost type task orders and performance-based contracts Experience with Network Design/Operations Experience with Infrastructure and End User Support and Operations Experience with network-based software applications Earned Value Management ITIL Certification If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: May 13, 2026 For 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. Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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.