Deputy Program Manager
Deputy Program Manager
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$ 101400 - 183300
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Job Description
Deputy Program Manager Missile Defense
Location: Colorado Springs
Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a seasoned professional to support mission-critical efforts in missile defense with experience in project and program management focused on risk management program level processes/functions CDRL/document management and quality control. While not a managerial position this role is part of the program-level leadership team and reports directly to the Program Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Support: Assist the Program Manager in managing contract actions subcontractor coordination staffing and financial oversightincluding Earned Value Management (EVM) planning and reporting.
Risk Management: Collaborate with the Government Risk Management Team to identify mitigate and reduce risks to acceptable levels when risk cannot be neutralized.
Governance & Compliance: Recommend update and communicate governance risk and compliance policies across the organization.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of risk mitigation activities and prepare detailed reports for senior leadership on governance and risk status.
Process Development: Lead the creation documentation implementation and assessment of program-level processes and procedures.
Contractual Compliance: Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable government standards including:
Proper document markings
Security labels
Distribution statements
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree with 12 years of relevant experience additional years of experience training and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
US Citizen; Currently possess an Active Secret Clearance.
Demonstrated experience in writing and editing government documentation.
Strong leadership analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and interpersonal communication abilities.
Proven initiative and resourcefulness in technical and operational environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint and other document management and collaboration tools.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in a related field.
Familiarity with USSF Risk Management processes and procedures.
Understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum and digital systems engineering environments.
Experience with USSF/SSC and the missile warning/missile defense community.
Background in Quality Assurance and Mission Assurance.
Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
EIO 2024
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Original Posting:
September 18 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 $101400.00 - $183300.00The 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
