Program Manager
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Job #: R-00180931
Location:
Huntsville, United States
Category: Proj and Prog Management
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the time
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No Remote
Clearance: Top Secret
External Referral Program: Ineligible
Sector: Defense
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Your greatest work is ahead!
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Manager to join our team supporting the Persistent Surveillance Division. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing all aspects of program management to ensure successful delivery of program objectives. You will work closely with engineers, government contracting officers, and subcontractors, serving as the central point of coordination across stakeholders. You will also play a key role in overseeing the procurement process, ensuring alignment with program requirements, schedules, and compliance standards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end program execution for emerging technology initiatives, from concept through prototype and transition
- Identify, assess, and prioritize new technologies aligned to persistent surveillance mission needs
- Manage cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, and operations
- Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
- Interface with government stakeholders, customers, and partners to align requirements and expectations
- Drive technology demonstrations, experiments, and pilot deployments
- Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition processes, security requirements, and reporting standards
- Support capture and proposal efforts related to emerging technology programs
- Track and communicate program status, milestones, and outcomes to senior leadership
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field plus 12-15 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of program management experience in defense, aerospace, or national security environments or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience and 7+ years of program management experience in defense, aerospace, or national security environments
- Experience managing R&D or advanced technology programs
- Familiarity with persistent surveillance systems (ISR, sensors, analytics, or similar domains)
- Strong understanding of program lifecycle management, cost/schedule control, and risk management
- Experience working with DoD customers and acquisition frameworks
- Active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline
- PMP or DAWIA certification
- Experience transitioning prototypes to operational systems
- Active Top Secret / SCI clearance
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:
April 16, 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 $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.
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