Deputy Program Manager

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead a multi-billion-dollar defense program across CONUS and OCONUS locations. The role requires translating evolving requirements into actionable plans, guiding cross-functional teams, and managing risk while maintaining executive visibility with senior leaders.

Candidates must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance and willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL area.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership on large, complex defense programs.
• Ability to lead in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.
• Strong executive presence and judgment.
• Experience engaging senior government and military leaders.
• Must be a US citizen with active DoD clearance or ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support overall program execution, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and align geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams.
• Translate evolving customer requirements into executable plans.
• Identify risks, resolve complex issues, and drive timely decisions.
• Engage with executive leadership and government customers in key meetings.
• Represent the Program Manager when required and support cost, schedule, and contractual performance.
• Travel regularly to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional teams

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS or equivalent with 12+ years or Masters with 10+ years

Job description

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 sustainable. 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. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos' Defense Sensors Persistence Surveillance Portfolio is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to help lead a multi-billion-dollar, full-lifecycle defense program operating across multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations. This is a highly dynamic program with evolving requirements, significant customer visibility, and complex technical, operational, financial, and organizational challenges. The Deputy Program Manager will serve as a trusted extension of the Program Manager, helping drive execution, align teams, resolve issues, and make timely decisions consistent with the Program Manager's intent and the program's strategic direction. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with can't fail missions. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support overall program execution, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and align geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams.
• Translate evolving customer and mission requirements into executable plans.
• Identify risks, resolve complex issues, and drive timely decisions.
• Engage confidently with executive leadership, senior government customers, and high-ranking military personnel.
• Represent the Program Manager in key meetings and act on their behalf when required.
• Support cost, schedule, technical, operational, and contractual performance.
• Travel regularly to CONUS and OCONUS program locations.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years or prior relevant experience. 7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Significant leadership experience on large, complex defense, aerospace, intelligence, or government programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and incomplete information.
• Strong executive presence, judgment, communication skills, and learning agility.
• Experience leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to quickly understand the program, anticipate priorities, and make decisions aligned with the Program Manager's direction.
• Experience engaging senior government, military, and corporate leaders.
• Must be a US Citizen, possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret clearance.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Operations Director, Chief of Staff, or senior functional leader.
• Experience supporting large defense programs.
• Familiarity with full-lifecycle defense program execution, including development, deployment, sustainment, and modernization.

Experience supporting classified, international, or OCONUS operations.

Pay Range

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

Original Posting

July 29, 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.

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.

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.