Deputy Program Manager

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a deputy program manager to lead a large NMCI-driven program under SMIT, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing cost, schedule, and performance, and interfacing with NMCI leadership and government partners. The role emphasizes risk management, contract oversight, and growth initiatives across dispersed teams.

You will engage with senior DoD officials and Leidos peers to ensure timely deliverables, resource planning, and successful execution of complex IT services across

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing large, complex IT programs.
• 4+ years supervising or leading dispersed teams.
• U.S. Citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience developing and delivering communications with senior executives and direct accountability for managed activities.

Responsibilities

• Overall programmatic responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance of a portfolio of projects.
• Manage a matrixed team delivering cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Lead across a geographically dispersed organization and oversee processes/tools for on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Interface with NMCI Operations and Engineering Directors to align resources.
• Manage subcontract relationships and drive contract growth with senior government and industry partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

More About the Role: Leidos is seeking a deputy program manager to lead a large program of project/task order driven work for the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Division under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract. SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy, delivering the core backbone of NMCI, including cybersecurity services, network and datacenter operations, end user support services service desk, and data transport. Because of its size and complexity, the NMCI program is one of the largest in Leidos and has significant Corporate visibility. The ideal candidate will conduct customer meetings and timely submission of deliverables to the government customer, assist with internal risk boards, subcontracts and contractual requirements, support data management and metrics reporting, assist in the oversight of the technical operational environment and assist in the oversight of the technical projects and engineering efforts that impact the operational program. This position is responsible for both execution of active projects and growth. The successful candidate will report to the Director of NMCI Program Management.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Overall programmatic (cost, schedule, performance) responsibility for the execution of a portfolio of projects and growth of the portfolio.
• Management and oversight of a team of support personnel (direct and matrixed) who are responsible for delivery of cost, schedule and technical performance of independently awarded projects on the SMIT vehicle.
• Lead across a geographically dispersed organization on the program as well as the processes and tools they use to deliver project on time, schedule and budget. Continually builds a skilled team of personnel, trained on SMIT/NMCI systems engineering and project execution lifecycles.
• Interface with NMCI Operations and Engineering Directors to ensure proper planning and allocation of resources to projects.
• Manage subcontract relationships with key program partners.
• Direct interface with senior Government officials and industry partners, driving contract growth.
• Communicate critical and time sensitive program-related information directly to senior NMCI leadership.
• Builds and leverages strong relationships both with the customer and with Leidos peers to develop and execute risk mitigations and issue resolutions.
• Oversee budget for NMCI project portfolios and other function areas to achieve Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives for the NMCI Division.
• Ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery through performance-based metrics.
• Recognize NMCI project cadence, seasonality, and demand to provide accurate financial and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate effective risk and opportunity management, change management, and contract management.
• Direct on-contract growth through the IDIQ vehicle and assist other business development activities as they pertain to the program.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in a related field, and 8 plus years combined experience managing large, complex programs information technology programs. Generally has 4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active DOD Secret Security Clearance.
• Prior programmatic (cost, schedule, and performance) experience managing programs and/or projects.
• Experienced people manager leading dispersed teams.
• Experience developing and delivering communications with the supported organization’s senior executives and direct accountability for managed activities.
• Work proposals, coordinate with corporate and program personnel to deliver a corporate approved proposal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to succinctly convey ideas.
• Ability to drive team culture with emphasis on Leidos leadership values and behaviors.
• Experience managing relationships with senior DoD/Government customers.
• Ability to travel to support in person customer engagements as required.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Prior Navy, NGEN or SMIT experience highly preferable.
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) project management experience/certification.
• Prior programmatic (cost, schedule, and performance) experience on programs or task orders greater than $100M/year.
• Reside in the Washington DC region and be available to attend customer meetings at the Washington Navy Yard.

Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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 here.

Commitment and Diversity

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.