Deputy Portfolio Manager

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next challenge?

Leidos currently has an opening for a Deputy Portfolio Manager to work in our Beavercreek, OH office. This is an exciting opportunity to support US Air Force (USAF) Life Cycle Management Center (LCMC) and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) programs at the Portfolio Level. This position will assist with local leadership of the Leidos Portfolio and support the day-to-day leadership to a team of engineers and developers, supporting a large technology portfolio ($250M+), and monitoring technical, schedule, and budget constraints.

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

• Leidos Dayton office has an opening for a full-time Deputy Portfolio Manager supporting a range of DoD contracts.
• The Deputy Portfolio Manager will run a cross-functional team consisting of Logistics, Configuration Management, Test, etc.
• Works with the Engineering leads and PMO reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports for review to Program Management teams.
• Assesses project financial status and develops resolutions to meet on objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress
• Supports Pipeline management functions working with BD and Capture Teams
• Coordinates with Sr Leidos leadership and Gov Stakeholders on status of Portfolio
• Supports the Portfolio Manager running the the day to day operations of the local office

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)

• BA/BS degree with 5+ years experience or Masters and 3+ years managing and growing projects
• Candidate shall have knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to perform independently
• Strong Capture Management and Strategic Growth skill set. Ability to organize and control pipeline activities driving initiatives through the capture process and into execution
• Experience or familiarity with planning of projects including but not limited to labor, scope, and statement of work.
• Labor forecasting/management experience; familiarity with use of an RLN, ROM, and other project management tools.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to work and lead as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications.
• US Citizenship required for this role.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI level clearance

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:

September 11, 2025

For 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Client-provided location(s): Xenia, OH

Job ID: Leidos-R-00166507

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-12T18:53:20