Technical Program Manager, Special Trainer Programs

Job Description

Description

Join Our Innovative Team at Leidos!

Leidos is at the forefront of revolutionizing simulation, training, and analysis for the U.S. Navy. As part of our High Fidelity Simulation (HFS) Portfolio, we hold the prime contract for Synthetic Signature Generation (SSG) Support Services, a program that delivers cutting-edge solutions to enhance Navy training systems. Our work directly impacts warfighter readiness and mission success, ensuring the Navy is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager for Special Progams to lead and manage critical aspects of the Navy’s Synthetic Signature Generation (SSG) program. This role will focus on program management, coordination, and technical oversight of simulation and training systems for applications such as Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) and other Research and Development (R&D) initiatives.

As a Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing program deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, and driving the successful execution of complex projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, and Navy stakeholders, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance the Navy’s training capabilities.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead program management efforts, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation, to ensure successful execution of Navy training system projects.

Establish annual program budgets with customer(s) and sponsor(s) and control current year execution to stay within scope, time and budget constraints.

Develop and maintain project schedules to include requirement definition, material procurement, development, integration, verification / validation testing, and delivery fielding.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage technical scope, risks, and deliverables.

Facilitate regular program reviews / meetings to track progress, identify program risks, address challenges, and ensure alignment with customer objectives.

Collaborate with Navy stakeholders to ensure program deliverables meet mission-critical requirements.

Support the development of innovative solutions that enhance the realism and effectiveness of Navy training systems.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics.

Required Experience

U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government granted security clearance. Interim Secret security clearance required to begin employment.

At least 5 years of experience managing projects related to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of complex Navy systems.

Proven experience leading technical teams and coordinating resources and schedules for complex projects.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence complex projects and products.

Desired Experience

Strong technical background related to software development and / or system integration.

Experience with Navy surface ship training systems, including acoustic and visual simulation technologies.

Familiarity with program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.

Knowledge of Navy program office processes and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting : November 18, 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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-Discrimination

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.