Acquisition Program Manager

Via Logic LLC; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Defense Acquisition & Logistics to lead DoD acquisition, logistics, and sustainment programs. The role focuses on IPT leadership, budget management, and cross‑domain collaboration across Navy/USSOCOM ecosystems.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of DoD program experience, strong PPBE knowledge, and proven ability to coordinate with senior government stakeholders while delivering on cost, schedule, and performance goals.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• 10+ years of DoD acquisition, logistics, or sustainment experience.
• Experience with Navy, USSOCOM, NAVAIR or related defense organizations.
• Strong DoD acquisition processes, PPBE knowledge.
• Experience developing budgets, spend plans, and resource allocations.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and brief executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPTs supporting acquisition, logistics, and sustainment programs.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs.
• Develop and execute logistics strategies for fleet readiness.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and execution with stakeholders.
• Prepare program status reports for senior government leadership.
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, contracting, finance, logistics, and operations.
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiatives as needed.
• Identify logistics gaps and risks and implement solutions.
• Contribute to PPBE and POM activities.

Skills

Program management

Logistics management

Lifecycle logistics

Budgeting & PPBE

Executive communications

Stakeholder management

DoD acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager – Defense Acquisition & Logistics to lead and support complex Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition, logistics, and sustainment programs. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting major capability acquisition programs, executing logistics and sustainment strategies, and collaborating across government, military, and contractor organizations. This position requires a proven leader with expertise in program management, lifecycle logistics, budgeting, acquisition planning, and operational readiness within Navy and USSOCOM environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) supporting acquisition, logistics, and sustainment programs.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs and projects.
• Develop and execute logistics strategies to support fleet and operational readiness.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and execution activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Analyze acquisition strategies and provide recommendations for program execution and risk mitigation.
• Support development of Statements of Work (SOWs), technical documentation, contract requirements, and acquisition artifacts.
• Provide oversight for equipment fielding, sustainment planning, and lifecycle management activities.
• Develop and present program status reports to senior government and military leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD acquisition regulations, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, contracting, financial management, logistics, and operational communities to achieve mission objectives.
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiatives and international partner engagements when required.
• Identify logistics gaps, operational risks, and readiness challenges while implementing effective solutions.
• Contribute to strategic planning, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• 10+ years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, logistics, program management, or sustainment programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Navy, USSOCOM, NAVAIR, or related defense organizations.
• Experience managing logistics support equipment, sustainment programs, or lifecycle logistics initiatives.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, PPBE, and program management methodologies.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, spend plans, and resource allocations.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with senior government stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, contract support documentation, and program reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• DAWIA Program Management Certification.
• DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics Certification.
• Experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and FAR-based contracting.
• Familiarity with Security Classification Guides (SCGs), technical reviews, and readiness initiatives.
• Experience supporting international military partners and coalition programs.

Desired Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Program Execution
• Lifecycle Logistics
• Acquisition Management
• Budget Planning & Analysis
• Risk Management
• Contract Support
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Readiness
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Executive Communications

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-focused team supporting critical national defense programs. You'll have the opportunity to influence major acquisition efforts, improve operational readiness, and collaborate with military and industry leaders on some of the nation's most important defense initiatives.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

Pay & Benefits

Compensation packages include competitive salary, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.