Program Director

Description Leidos is seeking a Program Manager (PM) for a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The PM will manage a complex multi-year, fast paced, highly dynamic environment of ~25 employees and subcontractors providing engineering support to a government customer.  The PM will plan, direct, and schedule the timely and successful completion of the tasks required in the contract statement of work.  The PM will interface with all levels of customer and Leidos management, and must provide the leadership and have the interpersonal communication skills necessary to lead, direct, and manage a complex program.Primary Roles and Responsibilities: Serve as the primary focal point for contract performance to include: technical, staffing, cost, schedule, security, and allocation of appropriate skill mix assigned to taskings and contract deliverables.Ensure vacancies are filled quickly with qualified and cleared personnelMaintain a professional, performance-oriented programEnsure personnel maintain the required levels of expertise and competency across all assignments while staying current with rapidly evolving technologiesIdentify and schedule technical personnel against assigned tasks and ensure on-time deliveryWork closely with program and customer personnel to ensure all contract deliverables and requirements are completed and delivered on time and to standardMaintain, assess, and update all program processes and procedures to ensure they remain in line with program and customer requirementsEnsure all program and customer personnel are aware of and understand program processes and proceduresTrack, manage, and control costs and labor hoursMake complex/difficult financial, business, and personnel decisions with outcomes in the best interest of the employees, company, and customerCoordinate, track, and report on all procurement activitiesCoordinate, track, and report on all travel activitiesManage subcontractorsMeet financial commitments in revenue and fee for the organizationRequired Clearance: Must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph for consideration.Required Education, Skills, and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience. Work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with educationMinimum 5 years of experience leading and managing contractor personnel and deliverables under a contract of similar scope within the last 10 yearsExperience with requirements documentation, assessing customer requirements, identifying dependencies, and developing responsive project plansDemonstrated experience in a government operating environmentExperience leading contractor teams, including subcontractors, in a government operating environment.Experience leading and managing diverse workforce. Strong track record of organizational leadership and business management, including strong analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skillsOutstanding verbal and written communications skillsAbility to partner with company support personnel to include project control, finance, contracts, subcontracts, HR, talent acquisition, and business development to effectively manage and grow the programAbility to establish an effective working relationship with program, company, and customer personnel and managersAbility to motivate employees and ensure engagementUnderstanding of industry standard and best practices related to project and program management Demonstrated ability to partner with HR to proactively identify, manage, and address performance concerns in a timely, professional, and consistent mannerDesired Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with technical operationsDemonstrated ability to estimate costs and other resources using quantitative analysis to project requirementsDemonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic plansDemonstrated experience implementing process improvements to include the Lean Six Sigma methodologyExperience overseeing mission IT operationsExperience working in manufacturing environmentsMasters of Science degree or equivalent professional experiencePMP certification 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:May 12, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The 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.About LeidosLeidos 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 BenefitsPay 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.Securing Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). 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