Leidos
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Leidos is seeking a talented
Deputy Program Manager
to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.
In support of the AUR-M Senior Director the individual will perform Program Management functions for the team involved with design and development of advanced technology military missile systems and subsystems. The position will have responsibility for planning, tracking, and execution of complex tasking within technical, schedule, and budget constraints. The program involves diverse technology areas including electronics, energetics, Magazine production, and final system Acceptance Testing. The position will also be customer facing and represent the program in the absence of the Senior Director.
Days/week with some telework flexibility
Primary Responsibilities:
Evaluate and guide daily execution activities in support of the Senior Director
Lead IPT meetings and set expectations for project team
Routinely evaluate program technical and programmatic metrics to ensure successful execution
Manage risk and identify opportunities at the IPT level including working with the IPT to develop mitigation strategies and plans to realize opportunities
Work with Program Supplier Program Manager(s) and CAM(s) to ensure technical, schedule, and cost requirements are being met
Actively participate in change management including developing business cases for changes recommended by the IPT, assessing supply chain vulnerability related to contemplated changes and incorporating changes approved by the Change Control Board
Coordinate program activities across multiple functional activities.
Foster intra-project coordination and communication
Aid program manager in mitigating cost, schedule, and technical risks related to materials used on the program
Plan and execute a hardware centric project
Define tasks and required resources
Assist with assembling and managing project team
Work with program schedulers to maintain schedule
Oversight of the technical scope under the assigned control accounts
Ownership of the control account budgets and schedules:
Variance analysis (SPI/CPI/TCPI)
Schedule analysis (BEI/CEI)
BCR submittals
Status of work package tasks under assigned control account
Validation of actual costs charged to the assigned control accounts
Development and implementation of corrective actions
Generation of timely Estimated to Completes (ETC)
Coordinating release of work authorizations to team members
Development, management, and coordination of various informational products to support:
Weekly Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
Weekly senior management meetings
Monthly internal and external programmatic reviews
Customer IPT meetings
Tracking and providing status of internal and external action items
Performing supply chain vulnerability assessments on purchased parts and raw material needed for the program
Basic Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university with previous project management experience is required (8 year’s relevant experience as a project/program manager and 12 years of experience with aerospace product development and production programs), or a Master's degree with 10 - 13 years of experience.
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting a multi-year development/production program valuing more than $100M.
Flight Programs (Missile, Space Launch or Rocket launch systems)
Cost estimating and Budget management
Organizational/IPT development
Leading a large and diverse team including suppliers and subcontractors
Disciplined metric-driven program management
Proven experience managing to and meeting tight schedules
Effective communication of information between various functional disciplines as well as strong briefing skill with Sr. Gov’t customers (SES, General Staff) and C level leadership.
Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integration
Experience successfully leading in an IPT organizational structure focused on engineering design, manufacturing and/or supply chain activities desirable
Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent is desirable
Experience in strategic and tactical planning is desirable
Proven leadership skills
Proven history of working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammate concerns and reconciling internal issues or differences
Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions
Strong interpersonal skills with measured and articulate communication skills
Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability
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: December 3, 2025
Pay Range: Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!
Leidos is seeking a talented
Deputy Program Manager
to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.
In support of the AUR-M Senior Director the individual will perform Program Management functions for the team involved with design and development of advanced technology military missile systems and subsystems. The position will have responsibility for planning, tracking, and execution of complex tasking within technical, schedule, and budget constraints. The program involves diverse technology areas including electronics, energetics, Magazine production, and final system Acceptance Testing. The position will also be customer facing and represent the program in the absence of the Senior Director.
Days/week with some telework flexibility
Primary Responsibilities:
Evaluate and guide daily execution activities in support of the Senior Director
Lead IPT meetings and set expectations for project team
Routinely evaluate program technical and programmatic metrics to ensure successful execution
Manage risk and identify opportunities at the IPT level including working with the IPT to develop mitigation strategies and plans to realize opportunities
Work with Program Supplier Program Manager(s) and CAM(s) to ensure technical, schedule, and cost requirements are being met
Actively participate in change management including developing business cases for changes recommended by the IPT, assessing supply chain vulnerability related to contemplated changes and incorporating changes approved by the Change Control Board
Coordinate program activities across multiple functional activities.
Foster intra-project coordination and communication
Aid program manager in mitigating cost, schedule, and technical risks related to materials used on the program
Plan and execute a hardware centric project
Define tasks and required resources
Assist with assembling and managing project team
Work with program schedulers to maintain schedule
Oversight of the technical scope under the assigned control accounts
Ownership of the control account budgets and schedules:
Variance analysis (SPI/CPI/TCPI)
Schedule analysis (BEI/CEI)
BCR submittals
Status of work package tasks under assigned control account
Validation of actual costs charged to the assigned control accounts
Development and implementation of corrective actions
Generation of timely Estimated to Completes (ETC)
Coordinating release of work authorizations to team members
Development, management, and coordination of various informational products to support:
Weekly Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
Weekly senior management meetings
Monthly internal and external programmatic reviews
Customer IPT meetings
Tracking and providing status of internal and external action items
Performing supply chain vulnerability assessments on purchased parts and raw material needed for the program
Basic Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university with previous project management experience is required (8 year’s relevant experience as a project/program manager and 12 years of experience with aerospace product development and production programs), or a Master's degree with 10 - 13 years of experience.
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting a multi-year development/production program valuing more than $100M.
Flight Programs (Missile, Space Launch or Rocket launch systems)
Cost estimating and Budget management
Organizational/IPT development
Leading a large and diverse team including suppliers and subcontractors
Disciplined metric-driven program management
Proven experience managing to and meeting tight schedules
Effective communication of information between various functional disciplines as well as strong briefing skill with Sr. Gov’t customers (SES, General Staff) and C level leadership.
Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integration
Experience successfully leading in an IPT organizational structure focused on engineering design, manufacturing and/or supply chain activities desirable
Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent is desirable
Experience in strategic and tactical planning is desirable
Proven leadership skills
Proven history of working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammate concerns and reconciling internal issues or differences
Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions
Strong interpersonal skills with measured and articulate communication skills
Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability
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: December 3, 2025
Pay Range: Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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