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The Defense Sector is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to manage programs within the Maritime Readiness Division

The candidate will be responsible for effectively executing a Foreign Military Sale Navy program supporting systems upgrades, sustainment material, systems integration support, training, and other efforts related to the transfer and acquisition, operation, and maintenance of naval systems and vessels. The ideal candidate will possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, provide strong leadership to a globally dispersed team, and establish solid working relationships with foreign partners and technical staff, as well as our external Government customers.

The Program Manager will provide strategic leadership for contract execution, customer engagement, technical performance, and operational excellence while ensuring successful delivery of cost, schedule, and performance objectives. As the primary interface between Leidos and Government leadership, the successful candidate will guide multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration, and help deliver innovative capabilities that directly support customer requirements. Additionally, the Program Manager will shape program strategy, build strong customer relationships, lead highly skilled technical teams, and ensure disciplined execution and compliance across every aspect of contract performance.

Primary Responsibilities.

• Directly influence mission success by balancing operational excellence, sound financial stewardship, risk management, and customer satisfaction while delivering critical capabilities to US and International navies.
• Lead all aspects of contract execution to achieve cost, schedule, technical, and performance objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Government Program Manager, and Leidos leadership.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and vendor partners to ensure integrated program execution.
• Communicate program status, technical progress, risks, issues, and recommended solutions to Government stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner.
• Prepare and present executive briefings, technical documentation, and Government-facing reports.
• Direct program planning and resource allocation, including staffing, facilities, budgets, and Management Reserve within contractual guidelines.
• Lead cost, schedule, and performance management activities.
• Review and approve financial, technical, and programmatic deliverables prior to Government submission.
• Develop, maintain, and recommend Integrated Program Baselines (IPBs) and resource-loaded schedules that support effective program execution.
• Monitor contract performance and implement corrective actions to maintain program objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention efforts to ensure continuity of operations and sustained program performance.
• Mentor and develop program personnel while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate contractor and subcontractor activities across multiple workstreams to achieve customer objectives.
• Lead program risk management activities by identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and communicating risk posture to Government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and all contractual and administrative requirements.

Basic Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of prior relevant experience with increasing engineering management responsibility are required, including at least five (5) years of USG ship or submarine construction or repair/overhaul experience
• Demonstrated experience with Foreign Military Sales programs
• Demonstrated experience managing programs with geographically dispersed and/or OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) operating environments.
• Strong technical writing, editing, analytical, and information organization skills, with the ability to communicate complex, technical tasks clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently, manage rapidly changing priorities, and effectively lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work in maritime, industrial, or forward-deployed environments, including visits onboard vessels in port.
• Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications.

• Current PMP Certification is preferred.

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Original Posting:

October 23, 2026

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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.