Program Manager
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Job Location:
Fort Belvoir, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 107900 - 195050
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and mange defense related programs ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and lead critical initiatives that drive innovation enhance operational readiness and support national security objectives.
At Leidos youll join a team of innovators tackling some of the worlds most critical challenges through cutting-edge technology and bold ideas. We foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to mission success and the significance of your contributions will only be surpassed by the exceptional opportunities for your professional growth and advancement.
This position is contingent upon program award anticipated late February to mid March.
This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity including compensation will be matched to a candidates experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage complex Army-related programs ensuring timely delivery quality outcomes
- Develop and implement program strategies aligned with military objectives and organizational goals
- Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders including military personnel contractors and government agencies fostering collaboration and clear communication
- Monitor program performance identify risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to ensure success.
- Ensure compliance with all application regulations policies and standards maintaining the highest level of integrity and accountability
- Prepare and deliver program reports briefings and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering or a related field with 5 or 8 years of experience OR a Masters degree with 3 or 6 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
- Experience with program management and leading a team/project.
- Background in military service or experience within the defense contracting sector.
- Strong understanding of Army Operations Protocols and Standards.
- Proven leadership and team management skills with a track record delivering results in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent communication and impersonal abilities with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies such as MS Project or Agile frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree.
- PMP Certification or equivalent.
- Experience with DoD acquisition processes and program lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with military operational planning.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies in defense such as AI cybersecurity and advanced analytics .
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
January 30 2026For 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 $107900.00 - $195050.00The 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.
