Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
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$ 112450 - 203275
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Leidos Defense Systems Persistent Surveillance Portfolio is seeking a high-performing Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to help lead a large Department of Defense radar program delivering multiple radar systems to the U.S. Air Force including full life-cycle support logistics and site activation activities. As DPM you will work closely with the Program Manager and integrated product teams to ensure successful execution across cost schedule and performance while engaging directly with senior government stakeholders subcontractors and internal leadership.
This is a high-visibility role critical to national defense priorities.
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Primary Responsibilities
Support the Program Manager in overall program leadership including strategy execution and customer engagement.
Manage day-to-day operations across multiple functional teams delivering radar hardware software logistics and site activation services.
Oversee development and execution of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and manage program performance using Earned Value Management (EVM).
Coordinate with USAF stakeholders to align deliveries operational support and activation milestones across multiple CONUS/OCONUS sites.
Lead risk management issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives across all phases of the program.
Interface with government contracting officers program leadership and technical representatives to maintain program alignment and compliance.
Support subcontractor management including oversight of major system and service providers.
Assist with program reviews customer briefings data calls and reporting to executive leadership.
Contribute to staffing plans team leadership development and program culture.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or business degree plus 12-15 years of relevant experience in defense program management. or Masters degree in engineering or business degree plus 10-13 years of relevant experience in defense program management.
- Proven ability to manage cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced technically challenging environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading large-scale DoD acquisition programs.
- Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage complex projects multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team of professionals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Experience in risk management including the ability to identify assess and mitigate potential risks to the project.
- Must be an U.S. Citizenship possess and active Secret clearance required
- Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville North Alabama AL area
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with radar systems and related logistics sustainment or deployment activities.
- Experience interfacing with U.S. Air Force or other military customers.
Original Posting:
June 23 2025For 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 $112450.00 - $203275.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
