Deputy Program Manager

About the role

Leidos’ Defense Sensors Persistence Surveillance Portfolio is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead a multi-billion-dollar, full-lifecycle defense program operating across multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations. This role supports overall program execution, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support overall program execution, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and align geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams.
• Translate evolving customer and mission requirements into executable plans.
• Identify risks, resolve complex issues, and drive timely decisions.
• Engage confidently with executive leadership, senior government customers, and high-ranking military personnel.
• Represent the Program Manager in key meetings and act on their behalf when required.
• Support cost, schedule, technical, operational, and contractual performance.
• Travel regularly to CONUS and OCONUS program locations.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Significant leadership experience on large, complex defense, aerospace, intelligence, or government programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and incomplete information.
• Strong executive presence, judgment, communication skills, and learning agility.
• Experience leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Able to quickly understand the program, anticipate priorities, and make decisions aligned with the Program Manager’s direction.
• Experience engaging senior government, military, and corporate leaders.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen, possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret clearance.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Operations Director, Chief of Staff, or senior functional leader.
• Experience supporting large defense programs.
• Familiarity with full-lifecycle defense program execution, including development, deployment, sustainment, and modernization.
• Experience supporting classified, international, or OCONUS operations.

Benefits

Pay Range: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00. Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.