AI-Driven Deputy Program Manager (SAFe Air Traffic)

Leidos; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP). The role anchors executive leadership across program execution, contract performance, and customer engagement on a large SAFe program.

This hybrid position requires 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, with candidates residing within commuting distance of Gaithersburg, MD; Egg Harbor Township, NJ; or Eagan, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience (or Master's with 6+ years) and 4+ years leading teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing large FAA or DoD programs.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and reporting.
• Experience operating within SAFe/Agile program organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day program execution and strategic decision-making
• Manage EVM and schedule performance across the program
• Lead program operations including status reporting, action tracking, and governance
• Serve as primary customer interface for program performance and delivery updates
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks
• Provide financial oversight including budget management and cost control
• Coordinate across engineering and delivery organizations to ensure alignment
• Oversee subcontract performance and vendor relationships
• Drive staffing decisions and workforce planning
• Deputize for the Program Manager in engagements
• Support software modernization within Agile development frameworks
• Coordinate program delivery across Agile Release Trains
• Champion AI-first engineering culture

Skills

EVM techniques

SAFe/Agile

Executive stakeholder management

Financial management / P&L oversight

Risk management

Contract performance management

Large program leadership

Public Trust clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience or Master's with 6+ years

Tools

Earned Value reporting tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP). The role anchors executive leadership across program execution, contract performance, and customer engagement on a large SAFe program.

This hybrid position requires 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, with candidates residing within commuting distance of Gaithersburg, MD; Egg Harbor Township, NJ; or Eagan, MN.