Program Manager
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Job Summary
Leidos has an immediate need for a Program Manager in our Intel Security Sectors National Solutions Business Area. Our talented team is at the forefront of Security Engineering Computer Network Operations Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence and Cryptographic Key Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid holidays a 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting flexible schedules discounted stock purchase plans technical upskilling education and training support paid parental leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in national security.
In this role theProgram Manager will support the Aero Text Program in the St. Louis Missouri area. This is an exciting opportunity to use your program leadership aeronautical missionexpertise technical modernization experience and customer engagement skills to support a mission-critical safety-of-navigation program.
The Aero Text Program provides aeronautical product finishing development operations and sustainment and mission support using customer-provided data for Flight Information Publications Texts FLIP DVDs Aeronautical Translations Aeronautical Source Processing Services Aeronautical Content Exploitation Services Source Acquisition data packaging foraerospatial/aeronautical web delivery Electronic Instrument Procedure Library production management and tasking digital terminal coding and aeronautical source analysis. The program supports safety-of-navigation products and services where accuracy schedule adherence continuity of operations and system availability are mission essential. Program systems arerequiredtomaintain99.9% uptime.
The successful candidate will be a triple threat program leader withdemonstratedstrength in program execution aeronautical mission and technical understanding and business growth. This individual will be expected to run the program with strong cost schedule staffing risk quality and customer discipline; guide technical and operational improvements including automation and efficiency initiatives; andidentifyopportunities to strengthen customer value and position Leidos for future growth.
Primary Responsibilities.
Lead execution of a mission-critical safety-of-navigation aeronautical production program ensuring performance across cost schedule staffing quality risk customer satisfaction and contractobjectives.
Execute the programin accordance withLeidos program execution policy contract requirements customer expectations and applicable operational standards.
Maintain delivery discipline in a high-availability production environment requiring 99.9% uptime ensuring continuity of operations and schedule performance for critical aeronautical products and services.
Serve as the primary customer-facing program leader partnering with customer stakeholders to align program execution with mission priorities operational requirements and evolving aeronautical needs.
Direct multidisciplinary teams supporting aeronautical product finishing production software development sustainment modernization source processing content exploitation digital coding tasking and related mission delivery workflows.
Recruit develop mentor andretaina high-performing workforce while overseeing staffing levels skills mix succession planning surge capacity and resource allocation for a Firm Fixed Price program environment.
Drive operational excellence through process optimization automation workflow improvement data quality initiatives cycle-time reduction production efficiency and continuous improvement.
Lead development testing deployment sustainment and modernization activities while translating customer requirements into executable program strategies technical solutions staffing plans and delivery priorities.
Support business growth byidentifyingexpansion opportunities contributing to capture and recompete efforts positioning Leidos for follow-on or adjacent mission work and fostering a culture of accountability collaboration innovation employee engagement and customer trust.
Basic Qualifications.
Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years ofdirectrelated 2 years of experience supervising or leading teams/projects.
Current and active TS/SCI clearance.
Program management experience leading complex federal Intelligence Community Department of Defense aviation geospatial aeronautical production or mission-critical operational programs.
Demonstrated experience managing program execution across cost schedule staffing quality risk customer satisfaction and contract performance in a customer-facing environment.
Experience leading delivery withseniorgovernment stakeholders in a mission-critical environment.
Demonstrated understanding of aeronautical aviation geospatial safety-of-navigation or comparable mission operations.
Experience leading technical operational production or multidisciplinary teams in a high-reliability environment.
Experience supporting development sustainment modernization process improvement automation workflow optimization or technical transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated ability tomaintaindelivery performance in a fixed-price schedule-driven or high-accountability contract environment.
Ability to work in or regularly support the St. Louis Missouri area including Leidos and customer locations asrequired.
Preferred Qualifications.
Direct experience supporting the customers Aeronautical mission including prior support of the Aero Text Program.
Experience with aeronautical products and services such as FLIP Texts FLIP DVDs Aeronautical Translations Aeronautical Source Processing Services Aeronautical Content Exploitation Services Source Acquisitionaerospatial/aeronautical web data packaging Electronic Instrument Procedure Library production management and tasking digital terminal coding or aeronautical source analysis.
Extensive aviation or aeronautical experience as a pilot navigator flight engineer TERPS specialist air traffic controller aeronautical digital coding specialist source analyst or in a related operational role.
Experience leading Firm Fixed Price programs and delivering successful outcomes in mission-critical production or operational environments.
Demonstrated success implementing automation process improvements workflow optimization and data quality initiatives that increased operational efficiency reduced manual effort improved throughput or enhanced production quality.
Experience leading software systems data production or mission workflow modernization efforts from design through development testing deployment and sustainment.
Experienceidentifyingorganic growth opportunities shaping customer requirements supporting capture or recompete activities and positioning a program for follow-on or expanded scope.
Strong customer intimacy or established relationships within the customer Intelligence Community DoD aviation geospatial or safety-of-navigation communities.
PMP DAWIA Agile Lean Six Sigma or equivalent program execution process improvement or technical delivery certification.
Located in St. Louis Missouri or within easy commuting distance to the Leidos Grand Blvd. office and the customers campus.
AtLeidos the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you apply today.
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Original Posting:
June 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
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.