Directed Energy Project Coordinator Lead

Leidos; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Project Coordinator Lead to join our Directed Energy team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have a background in production control, multi-resource scheduling, and prior experience planning production programs.

Work location is predominantly in Albuquerque, NM and Huntsville, AL. Candidate must be a resident of Albuquerque or willing to relocate; travel ~50% is required. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field with 5+ or more years of production control leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (DoD preferred) or Masters with 3+ years prior relevant experience or High School Diploma or equivalent with 8-10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have 2+ years of relevant experience supervising or leading teams or projects
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and MRP programs
• Prior experience with multi-resource scheduling, technician & production staff alignment/coaching, work instruction development, & coordination with project control teams
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Leader Standard Work, Etc.).
• Experience using root cause analysis techniques (Fishbone, 5 Why, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to lead meetings with large groups of people.
• Work location is predominantly in Albuquerque, NM and Huntsville, AL. Candidate must be a resident of Albuquerque, NM or be willing to relocate to the area. If not local, must be willing to travel approximately 50% of the time to these locations, preferably two weeks in Albuquerque at a time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise Production Control, Inventory Control, and Material handler staff.
• Collaborate with production control & planning teams, engineers & technicians, program management, and other stakeholders to achieve a cohesive alignment across functional areas
• Support Program Managers with day-to-day execution of government contracts
• Ensure configuration management documentation remains current
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Assist with earned value reporting
• Coordinate project schedules across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, quality assurance, and contracts
• Ensure ISO compliance
• Track project milestones and critical path activities within a master production schedule
• Identify project risks and assist with mitigation planning
• Manage and/or coordinate order demand within CostPoint (Inventory Reservations CMR, or MRP)
• Manage/coordinate requisition team for raw material and outsource processing
• Conduct status meetings with internal customers
• Perform capacity analysis and interface with program management and various stakeholder influencers
• Maintain and report on performance metrics such as On-time Delivery, Requisition Processing Delays, etc.
• Work continually to drive improvements to on time delivery
• Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement, lean manufacturing principles, and superior quality mindset within the team

Skills

Production Control Leadership

Multi-resource Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Deltek Costpoint

MRP Systems

Meeting Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in business/technical field

8–10+ years experience with HS diploma

Tools

Solumina MES

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 sustainably. 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.

Leidos is seeking a Project Coordinator Lead to join our Directed Energy team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have a background in production control, multi-resource scheduling, and prior experience planning production programs.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Sector / Non-Kinetic Effects 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.

Work location is predominantly in Albuquerque, NM and Huntsville, AL. Candidate must be a resident of Albuquerque, NM or be willing to relocate to the area. If not local, must be willing to travel approximately 50% of the time to these locations, preferably two weeks in Albuquerque at a time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise Production Control, Inventory Control, and Material handler staff.
• Collaborate with production control & planning teams, engineers & technicians, program management, and other stakeholders to achieve a cohesive alignment across functional areas
• Support Program Managers with day-to-day execution of government contracts
• Ensure configuration management documentation remains current
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Assist with earned value reporting
• Coordinate project schedules across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, quality assurance, and contracts
• Ensure ISO compliance
• Track project milestones and critical path activities within a master production schedule
• Identify project risks and assist with mitigation planning
• Manage and/or coordinate order demand within CostPoint (Inventory Reservations CMR, or MRP)
• Manage/coordinate requisition team for raw material and outsource processing
• Conduct status meetings with internal customers
• Perform capacity analysis and interface with program management and various stakeholder influencers
• Maintain and report on performance metrics such as On-time Delivery, Requisition Processing Delays, etc.
• Work continually to drive improvements to on time delivery
• Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement, lean manufacturing principles, and superior quality mindset within the team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field with 5+ or more years of production control leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (DoD preferred) or Masters with 3+ years prior relevant experience or High School Diploma or equivalent with 8-10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have 2+ years of relevant experience supervising or leading teams or projects
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Strong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and MRP programs
• Prior experience with multi-resource scheduling, technician & production staff alignment/coaching, work instruction development, & coordination with project control teams
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Leader Standard Work, Etc.).
• Experience using root cause analysis techniques (Fishbone, 5 Why, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to lead meetings with large groups of people.
• Work location is predominantly in Albuquerque, NM and Huntsville, AL. Candidate must be a resident of Albuquerque, NM or be willing to relocate to the area. If not local, must be willing to travel approximately 50% of the time to these locations, preferably two weeks in Albuquerque at a time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of raw materials, hardware, and finishing procedures to produce machined parts or other fabrication methods.
• Adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Customer and quality first attitude.
• Ability to plan and report against program control accounts for resources and/or products.
• Ability to work with division and corporate Leadership to contribute to Strategic Planning and long-term vision for the department.
• Commodity and strategic buyer planning experience is desired.
• Understanding material and operational traceability requirements.
• Experience using programs such as Solumina MES.
• Familiarity with AS9100 for Defense Manufacturing

Original Posting

August 3, 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 Range

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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.

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.