Account Manager - Air Force IT

Description

Account Manager for the US Air Force is charged with identifying, developing, and qualifying US Air Force information technology and digital modernization opportunities driving business growth within the Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos.

This leader will have accountability to shape and win new business through a balanced focus on customer engagement, customer value proposition development, assessment of the competitive environment, corporate solution advocacy, as well as promoting the Leidos brand in the corporation's best interests. The position will include contributing to growth strategy and business opportunities being solicited by our customers, as well developing and shaping new ideas and solutions to address problems facing them.  They will play a key role in defining technical solutions and competitive assessments. The Account Manager will identify potential customers within the US Air Force.   This Account Manager will drive competitive assessments, build winning teammates and suppliers, craft position-to-win win themes; participate in bid and proposal activities, and contribute to the assigned cross-functional team, including customer engagement and shaping activities for the duration of the pursuit. The Account Manager will partner with industry partners, technical Subject Matter Experts, operations line and functional leadership, and corporate BD and capture organizations to ensure strategy and approach are in-line with business goals. Travel will be on an as-needed basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Account Manager US Air Force is responsible for identifying, developing and leading opportunity maturation and pursuit, to include management and execution through qualification and capture.
• The individual must thrive in an environment where they are responsible for the management and execution of the full life-cycle process across multiple simultaneous pursuits bring them into qualified opportunities able for capture
• This individual will be expected to identify gaps and emerging requirements, perform market and economic analysis, conduct business intelligence, design and execute customer engagement plans, shaping win themes, and work hand in hand with our marketing and comms teams
• The candidate is expected to exercise sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies; regularly interact with all levels of management, functional POCs, staff, and customers; and display a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Characteristics for success include : excel at multi-tasking, familiarity with System Integrator (Leidos) business development process and practices, business and technical vision; strategic thinking; analytical presentation and problem solving skills; the ability to gain internal support; and the ability to establish and maintain a solid working relationship with technical staff, managers, and peers.  Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, what's next? before the dust settles on what's now.

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 21, 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 $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

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 .

Pay and 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.