Sr. Program Manager

Description

Senior Program Manager - National Security Sector

Location: On-site in Dayton, OH

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. We empower our people, support our communities, and operate with integrity and sustainability. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we are committed to doing what's right-for our customers, our employees, and the world around us.

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We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our National Security Sector, supporting the United States Air Force and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead comprehensive support efforts for U.S.-made weapon systems, both standard and non-standard, and contribute to critical national defense initiatives.

Leidos National Security Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all program-related activities
• Lead and mentor program staff, manage hiring, professional development, and issue resolution
• Oversee subcontractor performance to meet quality, cost, and schedule goals
• Communicate technical progress and challenges effectively; review and author technical documentation
• Develop and expand business relationships with local and national partners
• Supervise task order managers and direct reports; resolve complex issues to ensure program success
• Engage regularly with employees and customers to align capabilities with requirements
• Collaborate with Business Development to build a robust pipeline of future opportunities
• Identify and integrate new technologies to differentiate program offerings
• Represent division leadership in senior-level customer engagements
• Ensure alignment of all program activities with contractual and corporate objectives
• Manage resources to meet scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Contribute to cost management, schedule tracking, risk mitigation, and quality assurance
• Interface with company leadership, government customers, subcontractors, and support personnel
• Oversee daily operations, recruitment, training, and quality control programs
• Manage all aspects of program/project operations, including staffing and government-furnished equipment (GFE) accountability

• Bachelor's degree accompanied by 12+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Level 3 Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Program Manager OR Project Management Professional (PgMP or PMP) certification is required.
• Experience managing individual or IDIQ programs with revenue at or above $50M per year.
• Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor program is required.
• Experience with managing high-volume requisitions
• Experience with overseeing high-volume of subcontractors/vendors
• Experience with both US and OCONUS based subcontractors/vendors
• U.S. Citizenship is Required
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required, current active Secret clearance is preferred.

• Master's degree with 10+ years of related experience.
• Extensive familiarity with Logistics programs is strongly preferred.
• Experience in leading complex, dynamic IDIQ programs for Defense organizations is desired.
• Familiarity/experience with the FMS process to include FMS, FMF, BPC, EAR99, DCS, and other vehicles
• Familiarity/experience with DoD entities such as DSCA, SAF/IA, NIPO, USASAC, DASADEC and other security cooperation agencies
• Active Secret clearance
• Demonstrated ability to work across internal functions and with outside entities to facilitate successful product completion/delivery.