Acquisition Program Support Specialist

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Acquisition Program Support Site Lead to plan, organize, and manage resources to execute acquisition objectives on a large CPFF contract. The role requires coordinating across engineering, technical, and operational teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.

You will oversee day-to-day program operations, monitor performance, identify risks, and develop plans and budgets. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential for success at Leidos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s with 6+ years also acceptable.
• Experience supporting or managing complex, multi-domain programs.
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes (systems engineering, software/hardware integration).
• Proven ability to track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Lead reporting to the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager.
• Lead day-to-day operations of program activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate across engineering, technical, and operational teams for integrated solutions.
• Monitor and assist with program performance (cost, schedule, technical) and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks; maintain risk registers and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including customers, leadership, and technical teams.
• Conduct program analysis and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and resource allocation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance on site and report issues to the PM/DPM.
• Author Statements of Work (SOWs) and associated documentation.
• Work with operations, contracts, and financial staff on managing a large CPFF contract.
• Facilitate IPTs and meetings to ensure effective collaboration across organizations.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, program schedules, risk management plans, and briefing materials.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Risk management

Communication

Organizational skills

Agile/DevSecOps familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Description

The Acquisition Program Support position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing resources to support the successful execution of acquisition and program objectives. This role ensures programs and projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget constraints while coordinating activities across functional teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders. The position supports program performance, resource management, risk mitigation, and compliance with organizational and customer requirements.

This role has significant impact on day‑to‑day program operations and may oversee projects or processes spanning multiple professional areas. Responsibilities include collaborating with program leadership, supporting financial and operational objectives, and providing guidance, coaching, and work delegation to junior team members. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential to successfully manage priorities in a dynamic program environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Lead reporting to the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager
• Lead day‑to‑day operations of program activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate across engineering, technical, and operational teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Monitor and assist with program performance (cost, schedule, technical) and coordinate corrective actions with the PM / DPM.
• Support development and execution of program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks; maintain risk registers and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including customers, leadership, and technical teams.
• Conduct program analysis and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency, acquisition strategy, and resource allocation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and execution of work on site and report issues to the PM / DPM.
• Author Statements of Work (SOWs) and associated documentation to formalize and track subcontractor performance.
• Work with operations management, financial support staff, and contracts/subcontracts officers in managing a large CPFF contract.
• Facilitate meetings, working groups and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure effective communication and collaboration across organizations.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, program schedules, risk management plans, briefing materials, and status reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing complex, multi‑domain programs.
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes (e.g., systems engineering, software development, or hardware integration).
• Proven ability to track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
• Proven leadership experience managing programs with diverse locations and 20+ personnel.
• Experience supporting complex defense contracts specifically with the Air Force.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, or systems engineering frameworks.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

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.