***Must have an active DOD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance***

Leidos has an immediate opening for a Senior Program Engineer/Analyst to provide technical support to a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Modernization Program within the Office of Stockpile Modernization. The selected individual will provide support to the Federal Program Manager (FPM) and deputy, chief engineer and staff engineers, as well as serve as a program engineer liaison with other NNSA Defense Programs (DP) and Department of Defense (DOD) organizations associated with the Modification Program. Work includes providing technical oversight, program management, and program integration expertise. Duties also include coordinating day-to-day operations across the geographically dispersed Labs, Plants & Sites (LPS). This includes reviewing and advising on matters pertaining to integration with the DOD delivery platform and weapons system integration. The work performed is extensive in scope and requires an experienced individual with demonstrated expertise who is a self-starter, possesses the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment, and capacity to interface with a broad range of federal and military senior staff and leadership. This is a full-time contractor-support position located on-site at the NNSA offices in Albuquerque, NM.

The successful candidate will apply broad and diversified knowledge of nuclear weapon systems engineering as well as weapon component development and production. Additional subject areas of importance are the NNSA’s product realization process requirements, Phase 6.X activities, and associated deliverables. Serve as a subject matter expert on the DOD cruise missile acquisition process and support system integrations activities. Understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within nuclear weapon acquisition and product realization is essential. Exercise judgment and plan and accomplish goals based upon program planning and mission performance. Work independently, creatively and under general supervision. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in the transition of requirements, interfaces, linkages, and technical risk mitigation activities associated with program scope into an integrated schedule with schedule and cost risk contingency analysis.
• Demonstrated ability sufficient to assess and provide program and technical management knowledge and capabilities to advise the Federal Program Office (FPO) on execution of cost, scope, and schedule for major system acquisitions, and to represent, within program guidance, the NNSA’s program interests and positions in interactions with other agencies and corporate entities.
• Knowledge of the substantive nature of NNSA Nuclear Weapons programs and activities; missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency with emphasis of 6.X process and Defense Programs Business Process System.
• Apply systems engineering principles (such as requirements and interface management, risk management, work breakdown structure, decision analysis) to develop and maintain an integrated program baseline.
• Absorb broad objectives from management, then independently analyze, evaluate, and integrate solutions for unusually complex and diverse technical problems.
• Identify, track, mitigate, and resolve technical risks and issues related to product and/or system performance objectives.
• Participate in and support Product Realization Team meetings and support special topic engagements as assigned.
• Attend and participate in Project Officer Group and sub-group meetings (joint DoD/NNSA) and within guidance provided by the Lead Engineer and/or FPM.
• Contribute to or lead assessments of current and needed capability and capacity of the NNSA weapons production complex for the Modernization Program and recommend necessary facility and resource planning based on this information.
• Experience in the DOD acquisition process, contracting, systems development, testing, production, and fielding of subsonic cruise missiles.

Required Qualifications:

• Active DOD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with 12+ years of related experience, with program/project systems engineering experience managing nuclear weapons system sustainment or a Master’s degree in engineering or science with 10+ years of related experience, with program/project systems engineering experience managing nuclear weapons system sustainment or acquisition.
• Nuclear weapons and delivery platforms experience.
• Staff experience in military, government, or corporate enterprise. NNSA/DOD Interagency experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in writing and editing briefings for senior and executive managers.
• Knowledge of/or experience with project management best practices and principles.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite with particular emphasis on word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications (MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel) required.
• Knowledge of 6.X process and the impact of scope, schedule and budget changes on the execution of projects.
• Willingness to travel, estimated 20-25%.

Desired Qualifications:

• Cruise missile experience.
• Manufacturing and production floor experience in NNSA, military, government, or corporate environments.
• Knowledge of program and project management/scheduling tools and techniques.
• Managing interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and experience with DOD Acquisition programs.

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Original Posting:

February 12, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.