Program Manager TSSCI Polygraph Required
Reston, VA - USA
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a Program Manager (PM) for a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The PM will manage a complex multi-year fast paced highly dynamic environment of 25 employees and subcontractors providing engineering support to a government customer. The PM will plan direct and schedule the timely and successful completion of the tasks required in the contract statement of work. The PM will interface with all levels of customer and Leidos management and must provide the leadership and have the interpersonal communication skills necessary to lead direct and manage a complex program.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary focal point for contract performance to include: technical staffing cost schedule security and allocation of appropriate skill mix assigned to taskings and contract deliverables.
Ensure vacancies are filled quickly with qualified and cleared personnel
Maintain a professional performance-oriented program
Ensure personnel maintain the required levels of expertise and competency across all assignments while staying current with rapidly evolving technologies
Identify and schedule technical personnel against assigned tasks and ensure on-time delivery
Work closely with program and customer personnel to ensure all contract deliverables and requirements are completed and delivered on time and to standard
Maintain assess and update all program processes and procedures to ensure they remain in line with program and customer requirements
Ensure all program and customer personnel are aware of and understand program processes and procedures
Track manage and control costs and labor hours
Make complex/difficult financial business and personnel decisions with outcomes in the best interest of the employees company and customer
Coordinate track and report on all procurement activities
Coordinate track and report on all travel activities
Manage subcontractors
Meet financial commitments in revenue and fee for the organization
Required Clearance: Must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph for consideration.
Required Education Skills and Experience:
Bachelors degree and 8 years of relevant experience. Work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with education
Minimum 5 years of experience leading and managing contractor personnel and deliverables under a contract of similar scope within the last 10 years
Experience with requirements documentation assessing customer requirements identifying dependencies and developing responsive project plans
Demonstrated experience in a government operating environment
Experience leading contractor teams including subcontractors in a government operating environment.
Experience leading and managing diverse workforce. Strong track record of organizational leadership and business management including strong analytical presentation and problem-solving skills
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
Ability to partner with company support personnel to include project control finance contracts subcontracts HR talent acquisition and business development to effectively manage and grow the program
Ability to establish an effective working relationship with program company and customer personnel and managers
Ability to motivate employees and ensure engagement
Understanding of industry standard and best practices related to project and program management
Demonstrated ability to partner with HR to proactively identify manage and address performance concerns in a timely professional and consistent manner
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with technical operations
Demonstrated ability to estimate costs and other resources using quantitative analysis to project requirements
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic plans
Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements to include the Lean Six Sigma methodology
Experience overseeing mission IT operations
Experience working in manufacturing environments
Masters of Science degree or equivalent professional experience
PMP certification
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Original Posting:
May 12 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 $131300.00 - $237350.00The 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
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.