Generates forecasts for budget, labor resources, equipment, and supplies based on team and contract needs.
Perform contract management tasks to meet quality, safety, OCI, property management, and information/IT security obligations defined per contract provisions.
Ensuring that the program is optimally staffed with the appropriate levels of skills
Overseeing multi-function project teams responsible for technical deliverables of the contract.
Managing subcontractor and teaming partner performance where applicable.
Communicating program status to customer per contact requirements and to Leidos Division Manager.
Support proposal, recompete, and business-growth activities, including identification of adjacent mission work and positioning for follow-on task orders.
Mentoring and developing employees for future career growth opportunities.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field and 10+ years technical and/or supervisory/management experience leading teams and projects supporting space research, missions, or programs, or a Master’s degree and 8+ years' relevant experience.
Minimum of 4 years’ program management experience in a technical program, contract or large multi-faceted task order with an annual value of $10M+.
Experience with different contract types, such as FFP.
Experience in financial management, performance management, business management, process management, resource management, risk assessment and risk management processes and procedures, and change management
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams in a matrixed organization
Experience in business development processes.
Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with and presenting to individuals at all levels including executive level
Interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
Analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
Desired Skills
Previous NASA or space industry experience
Proven ability to build and lead alliances and partnerships with other companies to accomplish customer objectives
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or Program Management Professional Certification (PgMP)
Experience supporting AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
Knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
Creative approach to problem-solving
Ability to focus on details while maintaining a broader perspective
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.
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Original Posting
September 21, 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.
