The Hypersonics Systems Division of Leidos, is seeking a talented Program Business Operations Lead to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective manufacturing, engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

In support of the Program Manager, the individual will perform program business operations functions for the team involved with design and development of advanced technology military missile systems and subsystems. The position will have responsibility for planning, tracking, and execution of complex tasking within technical, schedule, and budget constraints. The program involves diverse technology areas including electronics, guidance, navigation and control, power generation, structures, payload integration, and system integration.  The position will also have periodic interactions with our external customer and senior company leadership.

Other responsibilities include:

• Personnel
  • Provide support to Program Manager (PM) / Control Account Managers (CAMs) in establishing labor/staffing plans
  • Provide support in identifying changes between current vs projected staffing levels
• Communications
  • Provide support to ensure compliance to the Program Communication Plan
  • Provide support to ensure clear, concise communications both internally and with customers and subcontractors
• Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Contract baselines
  • Provide support to Cost/Finance / Earned Value Management (EVM) in establishing and managing Cost, Schedule and Technical (Scope) baselines and performance
  • Provide support to Contracts in adhering to contractual requirements
• Risk Management
  • Provide support and participate on the Risk Board as needed
• Efficiency and effectiveness
  • Provide support to PM in decision making for the program
  • Provide support to PM in establishing the program infrastructure (i.e., Work Processes, Procedures, Tools)
  • Ensure all products and services are delivered per contract
  • Ensure application of approved Work Processes and Roles, Responsibilities & Authorities (RRA)
• Program Execution and Delivery support:
  • Provide support to program execution in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Program Reporting
  • Assimilate content and prepare draft for PM review/approval.  Includes:
  • Division:    Weekly Status, Monthly Business Reviews
  • Program:   Program Management Reviews (internal and external)
  • Other as required
• CAM Advisor
  • Provide support to EVM and CAMs in establishing/maintaining CAM battle rhythm/activities
  • Provide support to CAMs regarding responsibilities and requirements
  • Establish/maintain regular office hours for consults/discussion
• Level of Effort (LOE) 
  • CAM for Program LOE Control Accounts
• Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL)
  • Provide support to Compliance and Contracts to ensure prompt delivery of required CDRLs per contract requirements

Basic Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree Engineering or Business or equivalent from an accredited university with previous project management experience is required (8 - 12 year’s relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 - 10 years relevant experience with a Master’s degree).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a multi-year development/production program valuing more than $100M.
• Experience working complex Flight Programs (Missile, Space Launch or Rocket launch systems)
• Cost estimating and Budget management
• Organizational/IPT development
• Leading a large and diverse team including suppliers and subcontractors
• Disciplined metric-driven program management
• Proven experience managing to and meeting tight schedules
• Effective communication of information between various functional disciplines as well as strong briefing skill with Sr. Gov’t customers (SES, General Staff) and C level leadership.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
• Strong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integration
• Experience successfully leading in an IPT organizational structure focused on engineering design, manufacturing and/or supply chain activities desirable
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is desirable
• Experience in strategic and tactical planning is desirable
• Proven leadership skills
• Proven history of working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammate concerns and reconciling internal issues or differences
• Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills with measured and articulate communication skills
• Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability

Original Posting Date:

2024-08-01

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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.