Description
The Missiles & Aviation Solutions Division, within the Defense Systems Sector at Leidos, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of programs related to missile systems and unmanned aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which a Program Manager can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the airborne systems arena. We are seeking a highly motivated, trained, and talented Program Manager to foster advanced technology programs from the research and development phase to full productization.
Primary Responsibilities.
As an intricate member of the team, you will perform management functions for the project team involved with design and development of missile and munition systems as well as manned and unmanned aircraft systems and payloads; including third party payload integration. You will have the responsibility for planning, coordinating, tracking, and executing complex tasks within technical, schedule, and budget constraints.
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These projects will involve diverse technology areas including electrical and hardware design and fabrication, EO/IR sensors, artificial intelligence/machine learning, navigation and control of air vehicle systems, and flight testing.
Basic Qualifications.
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program/Project Management or Engineering/Engineering Management
15 years of experience in Project Management type roles is required.
Must have a strong technical background as well as verbal and written skills
Must be a proven leader with good organizational skills, attention to detail and work well as a leading member of a team
Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
Missile/munition or manned/unmanned aircraft systems development
Government Program Office in a resident capacity
DoD Acquisition training
Systems Engineering
Design, Verification, and Testing Process
Subcontract Management/Oversight
Cost estimating and Budget management
Organizational/IPT development
Leading a team, including subcontractors
Developing a Work Breakdown Structure
Developing Integrated Master Schedule
Risk identification and management
Performance Reporting
Preferred Qualifications.
Other Experience/Qualifications
Transitioning programs from development to production/sustainment
Leading Proposal Teams/Proposal experience
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
PMP Certification or DoD Acquisition Professional with experience working in an Agile development/Rapid Prototyping environment are a plus.
Security Requirements
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Top Secret Clearance.
Original Posting:
May 16, 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 $134,550.00 - $243,225.00
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.
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