Agile Development Team Manager

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Agile Development Team Managers to join the Air Traffic Business Area, supporting the FAA's modernization efforts through cloud-based technologies and scalable agile software delivery across the National Airspace System.

You will lead Scaled Agile teams of Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Testers to drive sprint and release execution, resolve dependencies, and coordinate with multiple teams to align schedules and budgets in a large modernization program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Experience with Agile methodology, principles, and tools.
• Cross-functional Agile Team Management/Leadership experience.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience designing cloud-based systems.
• Experience with cost tracking and EVM (or EVM-light).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive execution across agile teams to ensure sprint and release delivery.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve dependencies and blockers; maintain alignment.
• Monitor team performance, delivery metrics, and earned value; address variances.
• Provide additional programmatic leadership as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile practices

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Cloud design

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking Agile Development Team Managers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the transformation of next-generation flight service and air traffic management systems. This high-visibility effort supports the FAA's mission to modernize critical aviation infrastructure through advanced cloud-based technologies, agile software delivery, and scalable digital solutions that enhance safety, resiliency, and operational efficiency across the National Airspace System.

This work aligns with the FAA's broader initiative to replace aging legacy flight service capabilities with modern, cloud-enabled platforms designed to improve safety and operational effectiveness, particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community. As a manager of a Scaled Agile software development team, you will lead and drive execution across agile teams consisting of Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Testers to ensure successful sprint and release delivery. You will collaborate across teams to resolve dependencies, remove blockers, and maintain alignment across a complex modernization environment.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-performing engineering teams while influencing technical strategy, program execution, and delivery outcomes across a large-scale modernization initiative. Teams are helping transition legacy systems to modern, cloud-enabled architectures utilizing Agile, DevSecOps, automation, and scalable engineering practices to deliver the future of aviation services.

In this role, you will also monitor team performance, delivery metrics, program execution, and earned value to ensure successful outcomes and proactively address schedule or cost variances. Additional programmatic leadership responsibilities may also be assigned as needed.

This role can be performed at any of the following locations: Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Ashburn, VA.

This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience and 5+ years or prior relevant experience or Masters with 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Possess 2+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Experience and familiarity with Agile methodology, principles, and tools
• Proven Cross functional Agile Team Management/Leadership Experience
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication
• Experience with the design of cloud-based systems
• Experience with cost tracking and EVM or EVM light methods.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies
• Knowledge of and experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of air traffic control systems, general aviation, and/or flight services
• Practical knowledge of FAA/DoD systems, technical policies, standards and orders
• Experience supporting Flight Services or Air Traffic Management systems
• Experience in engaging with FAA customers
• Knowledge of and experience with AI-assisted initiatives that have improved your efficiency as an agile team manager.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The 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 Leidos

Leidos 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 Benefits

Pay 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 .

Original Posting

May 28, 2026

For 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.

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.