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Leidos is seeking a Test Instrumentation Program Manager to join our Test Instrumentation and Lethal Mechanisms (TI&LM) team in Huntsville, AL.
The TI&LM portfolio specializes in the development and production of flight data acquisition, telemetry, and electronic fusing products for DoD and Aerospace customers. As the Test Instrumentation Program Manager, you will report to the TI&LM Portfolio Manager and have supervisory responsibility for a small team of ~4-5 direct reports.
In this role, you will lead the execution, development and revitalization efforts for the Test Instrumentation scope within the portfolio, which includes a variety of avionics hardware solutions such as flight recorders, data acquisition systems, TSPI (time, space & position information) and modular instrumentation systems solutions. Additionally, you will oversee lab management for areas in which these products are tested (currently Solutions labs 2801 & 2802). This role serves as the Business Protected Environment (BPE) Environment Owner.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Program Execution Excellence - Delivering on customer and financial commitments (i.e. Annual Operating Plan); ensuring that programs run within scope, time, and budget constraints.
- People management - Supervisory responsibility
- Interfacing with both internal and external customers to develop relationships and ensure the highest quality of service
- Planning, organizing, securing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific program goals and objectives
- Providing business expertise to proposals and ensure submissions align with mission, financial, and Division strategic objectives
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing proposal basis of estimate (BOEs) for new business opportunities; presenting business case, etc. to senior leadership (i.e. Division & Business Area Reviews)
- Supporting recurring status reporting (i.e. 5-15 inputs, PMRs, In-depth reviews, MR/IPRs)
- Collaborating cross-functionally by interfacing with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel. Key internal partners include manufacturing, business development, finance, quality, engineering, supplier management and contracts.
- Providing solutions to identify deficiencies within the portfolio's planning and execution
- Occasional travel may be required for in-person engagements with external customers and suppliers
- Participation in both internal and external audits as applicable, to include AS9100 and Cybersecurity.
Key Skills
- Customer-focused
- Proactive, self-starter
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Collaboration
Basic Qualifications
- BA/BS in Business or Engineering degree 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters in Business or Engineering with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. In addition to 4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
- Working technical knowledge/understanding of Avionics hardware and/or Test Instrumentation; willingness to learn and develop working technical knowledge/understanding of products within the portfolio
- Demonstrated experience in leading teams and delivering results
- Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.
- Must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with Fusion, Costpoint, Agile PLM
- Prior proposal / business development experience (i.e. BOE development)
- Master's degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Original Posting:
July 14, 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.