LBS Operations Lead

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.Your greatest work is ahead!Leidos Defense is seeking Low Band Surveillance (LBS) Program Operations Lead to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The LBS program is a large and complex radar system that requires a diverse engineering and manufacturing skillset to properly execute. The LBS Ops Lead will be responsible for meeting the mission commitments to the customer and to the LBS Portfolio Manager on the LBS U and LBS V programs. Key responsibilities include leading the program team, management of the integrated master schedule, identifying and mitigating risk and opportunities, ensuring timely completion of program deliverables, and delivering excellent program performance overall. The position requires strong communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams, and demonstrated experience exhibiting good judgement. Some travel for meetings and test events will be required.If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!Primary Responsibilities* Stand up and lead core program operational functions, including Subcontract Program Management, Supplier Program Management, Property Management, Project Schedule Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Business Continuity, Enterprise Resource Management, Facility Management, Security Management, Quality Management, and the Collaboration Tools team.* Establish organizational structures, governance frameworks, processes, and tools to enable compliance, scalability, and high-performing program execution.* Integrate operational disciplines across the program to ensure alignment of schedule, resources, subcontractor performance, risk mitigation, facilities, security, and quality requirements.* Oversee development and maintenance of integrated program schedules and lead structured risk and opportunity management processes.* Ensure effective management of subcontractors, suppliers, property, facilities, and security in accordance with contractual and enterprise requirements.* Own development of all program data visualizations and executive reporting (PowerPoint and/or PowerBI), translating operational data into actionable insights.* Support proposal and capture efforts by developing operational approaches, organizational structures, staffing models, and supporting materials.* Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across all functional areas.Basic Qualifications* BA/BS or equivalent experience and 12-15 years of experience in the defense/aerospace industry or 10-13 with MS degree years of experience in the defense/aerospace industry* 5+ years of experience managing technical programs that involve development and production in the defense industry or similar rigor* Must be a proven leader with good organizational skills, attention to detail and work well as a leading member of a team* Experience successfully leading cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment to meet quality, schedule and cost commitments* Must be a US citizenship possess and maintain a US Secret clearance* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Excellent customer interaction and presentation skills* Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL, areaPreferred Qualifications* Preference shown to candidates who possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)* Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge of:* AS9100 quality systems and compliance* Risk identification, analysis, and management techniques* Understanding of systems engineering principles, design and manufacturing processes, and quality systems* Subcontract management includes creating SOW, and managing technical, schedule and budget for both large and small subcontractors.* Proposal management includes identifying key partners, developing statements of work for subcontracts, planning and writing proposal responsesIf 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:March 16, 2026For 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 - $210,325.00The 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.