Program Director

Program Director at Leidos summary:

Senior Program Manager responsible for leading delivery of IT and support services for Air Force and Space Force customers, including expansion of a Special Access Program (SAP) across distributed locations. Oversees cross-functional teams (information assurance, cybersecurity, networking, sysadmins), manages budgets, risks, compliance with DoD/AF/Space Force policies, and serves as primary stakeholder liaison. Requires TS/SCI clearance, bachelor’s plus extensive experience, and favors PMP/DoD acquisition familiarity in a government contracting environment.

Description

The Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos is looking for an experienced Program Manager to support multiple fast-paced programs across our Air Force and Space Force customers. This role involves overseeing the delivery of comprehensive IT and support services to ensure mission success while adhering to DoD standards and regulations. The Program Manager will support management of programs, ensuring alignment with program objectives and requirements and serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including Air Force and Space Force personnel, subcontractors, and internal teams. The Program Manager will also lead the expansion of a Special Access Program (SAP) environment to geographically dispersed locations across the organization. This will involve leading a team from Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Networking, System Administrators, and program personnel to deliver SAP capability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall program, ensuring alignment with objectives and requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including Government personnel, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Oversee the delivery of contractual obligations that meet quality standards.
• Develop and execute program strategies to enhance service delivery and meet evolving customer needs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvements within the requirements outlined in the contact.
• Identify potential risks to program success and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring financial accountability and adherence to funding guidelines.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and support professional development opportunities for team members.
• Ensure adherence to DoD, Air Force, and Space Force policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage organizational compliance with Leidos policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present regular program status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Build a culture grounded in the Leidos values, beliefs and expectations and highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 10 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance
• At least 7 years’ experience leading projects or teams
• Understanding of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification (i.e. DAWIA)
• Familiarity with DoD regulations, processes, and systems
• Experience in managing budgets and resources in a government contracting environment
• Experience working in highly classified environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a cross-functional team setting

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Original Posting:

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:

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 .

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Keywords:

Program Manager, DoD IT Program, TS/SCI clearance, Special Access Program, Cybersecurity, IT service management, Government contracting, Project management, PMP, Air Force Space Force