Director Navy Labs

In this role, you will be responsible for portfolio and program management in support of U.S. Navy Programs focused on Government Services (Navy Labs).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing portfolio of contracts' profit and loss (P&L), costs, scheduling, quality, and timely delivery.
• Helping to develop and execute business opportunities including capture plans and proposal development.
• Staffing, mentoring and leading multidisciplinary teams to support your portfolio.
• Supporting our ISO-9001 engineering process and development methodology.
• Interacting with customers and industry partners regarding programmatic and technical issues.
• Engaging with Industry Partners to execute strategic teaming opportunities for business growth.
• Engaging with current and future customers to identify and shape new business opportunities.
• Reporting Program Status and Strategy to Corporate Leadership.
• Managing a team of Program Managers, Business Financial Managers, Engineers, and Analysts in program execution.
• Promoting, training and mentoring direct reports in capture and opportunity development.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and an Active Security Clearance.
• 10(+) Years of proven experience providing relevant program management services.

• Experience to include but not limited to:
• Proven leader in naval and maritime engineering, driving ship design and technical solutions for the U.S. Navy and other government agencies, with strong expertise in both technical execution and team management.
• Profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities for government services portfolio valued at more than $35M with multiple subcontractors is highly desirable.
• Interacting with customers regarding technical and/or business issues.
• Direct supervision of large diverse multidisciplinary and geographically disbursed technical teams.
• Contracts, Business Development, Capture Management and Proposal Development experience required.
• Must have a deep understanding of technical, financial, budgeting, programmatic, business development and personnel management for government services contracts.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Experience as a Proposal Manager for Government Services Opportunities
• Experience in business capture processes and strategic teaming in pursuit of new business required.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) or a similar Certification is highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical or business. Master's preferred

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:

October 23, 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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-Descrimination

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.

Client-provided location(s): Arlington, VA

Job ID: Leidos-R-00169128

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-24T18:49:59