Posted:
7/6/2026, 9:55:28 AM
Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Beavercreek, Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Product
Workplace Type:
On-site
Pay:
$131k–$237k/yr
Position Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all aspects of program execution, including cost, schedule, technical performance, staffing, and risk management.
Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers and senior stakeholders.
Develop and execute program management strategies to support mission objectives and customer priorities.
Manage cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, operations, cybersecurity, logistics, and acquisition personnel.
Oversee program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and security policies.
Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure mission success.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, program reviews, status reports, and customer updates.
Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and partner organizations to support integrated program execution.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Support business growth initiatives, capture activities, and strategic planning efforts as required.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant program management experience supporting DoD or national security programs (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary defense programs.
4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
Experience supporting C4ISR, SATCOM, cyber, intelligence, cloud, network modernization, or defense technology programs.
Experience managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance within contractual requirements.
Experience interacting with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced operational environments.
Ability to travel as required to support customer and program activities.
Strong understanding of defense systems integration, mission operations, communications systems, cybersecurity, or related technical domains.
Active Top Secret security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Technical background in systems engineering, network operations, cybersecurity, software integration, or communications architectures.
Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.
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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.
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Website: https://www.leidos.com/
Headquarter Location: Reston, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1969
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Computer ⋅ Government ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ National Security ⋅ Software
Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas