Program Director

Description Deputy Program ManagerAre you 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.If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!Leidos Intelligence Sector is seeking a cleared Deputy Program Manager to join a team working on-site at a customer location in Northern Virginia. This position is part of a team of Subject Matter Experts providing analytic expertise in the area of launch vehicle and missile analyses, satellite technology, UAVs, and C4ISR. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in one of these areas.In this role you will spend the majority of your time working as a SME in one of the program’s technical areas (launch vehicle and missile analyses, satellite technology, UAVs, and/or C4ISR). Additionally, you will:Assist the Program Manager in all program management responsibilities of the contract. Work both within a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.Effectively interact with customer personnel at all levels within the client organization on a daily basis.Utilize your management, critical thinking, initiative, interpersonal skills, and customer organizational knowledge to assist the PM in ensuring the contract is being properly executed and all assigned tasks are being addressed properly.Provide direct supervisory responsibilities over two of the team’s SMEs.Required Security Clearance:Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a PolygraphRequired Experience, Skills, and Education:Active TS/SCI is required, with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience or a master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/Polygraph clearance. Desired Experience, Skills, and Education:Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.Industrial/military experience/expertise in foreign weapon systems.Experience in managing technical teams on a contract with this customer.An advanced degree is preferred.** The posted salary range is based on Leidos job code architecture and does not reflect individual program/contract budgets. The program may have the ability to offer a higher salary for fully cleared candidates who meet the position’s posted requirements. **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:March 26, 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. 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