Program Manager Transportation
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Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 148850 - 269075
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a dynamic Program Manager contingent upon contract award to provide strategic oversight and leadership for a large complex transportation research and technology program supporting the U.S. DOT Volpe this role you will ensure all technical and analytical work is delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will direct multidisciplinary teams of technical experts driving innovation and advancing solutions that improve the future of transportation systems.
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a willingness to work a hybrid schedule in Cambridge MA.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the principal point of contact for all contractor-related activities under this program.
- Oversee and manage technical research and development efforts ensuring quality timeliness and budget compliance.
- Strategically direct technology assessments system analysis and modernization initiatives to align with Volpe Center and partner agency objectives.
- Manage overall program performance including resource allocation across multiple technical tasks.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local laws regulations and guidance related to transportation systems and functions.
- Facilitate communication and coordination with partner agencies such as the FAA and FRA.
- Drive initiatives in system and enterprise architectures analytical research and deployment support that advance transportation innovation.
- Oversee laboratory facilities and operations support ensuring effective use of technical resources.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Engineering IT or a business-related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of program management experience in transportation systems technology programs or applied research.
- In-depth knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations applicable to transportation systems.
- Prior experience working with the U.S. DOT Volpe Center or similar transportation-focused organizations.
- Strong leadership strategic planning and resource management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical programs including budgeting scheduling and team coordination.
Preferred Skills
- Experience leading technology assessments system analysis and modernization projects in transportation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Proven track record of advancing transportation innovation through program management.
- Familiarity with system and enterprise architectures deployment support and lab operations.
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Original Posting:
December 3 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 $148850.00 - $269075.00The 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
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
