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Primary Responsibilities
Plan, organize, secure, and manage resources to bring about the successful completion of international program goals and objectives.
Ensure all programs run within scope, time, and budget constraints, with direct P&L responsibility.
Interface with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, foreign government representatives, and support personnel across multiple countries and time zones.
Lead coordination of government acquisition activities in international environments, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and agreements.
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reports.
Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership, both internal and client-facing.
Serve as the primary point of contact for international partners and customers, leveraging multilingual capabilities to facilitate effective communication.
Travel internationally to support program execution, customer engagement, and partner coordination.
Recommend and implement new solutions, processes, policies, and standards in support of the program's strategic objectives.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Business Administration, International Relations, Systems Engineering, or a related field) and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience in program management – OR – Master's degree (preferably in Business Administration, International Relations, Systems Engineering, or a related field) and 6–10 years of prior relevant experience in program management
Must have demonstrated experience with the U.S. Government acquisition process, including FAR/DFARS compliance and international acquisition frameworks
Proven experience managing programs with international scope, including foreign military sales (FMS), direct commercial sales (DCS), or other international defense programs
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership on matters of strategic importance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Multilingual proficiency required. Preferred languages German and Japanese.
Must be a US citizen possess and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally a minimum of 70% Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to locate to the Huntsville, AL area.
Preferred Qualifications
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Top Secret/SCI
Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case management and Security Cooperation programs
Familiarity with NATO standards, Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs), or other international defense frameworks
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and management
Prior experience living or working abroad in a defense or government contracting context
Fluency in additional languages beyond German and Japanese
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
October 27, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.
