FUSION Program Lead: AI-Enabled National Security

Leidos Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 321,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead the FUSION program at NGIC in Charlottesville, VA. The role requires overseeing cost, schedule, performance, staffing, quality, security, and mission execution across dispersed teams.

The candidate will drive secure AI-enabled analytics and coordinate with government leadership to ensure mission success. The position requires 20+ years of DoD/IC experience, 8+ years in large programs, and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, program management, intelligence, national security, or related field.
• 20+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting DoD, IC, or national security missions.
• 8+ years leading large, complex programs, contracts, or intelligence operations.
• Working knowledge or training in AIenabled analytics, generative AI, or digital modernization in classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall execution of the FUSION task order, across CONUS and OCONUS support areas.
• Serve as the primary liaison to NGIC leadership, maintaining trusted communication.
• Manage cost, schedule, performance, staffing, quality, security, and deliverables per contract requirements.
• Direct a geographically dispersed workforce and oversee transition activities.
• Guide responsible adoption of AIenabled tools with security and analytic tradecraft standards.
• Oversee PMO operations, supervising personnel and risk/lessons learned programs.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

AI analytics

Security clearance

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree

PMP certification

Job description

Leidos is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead the FUSION program at NGIC in Charlottesville, VA. The role requires overseeing cost, schedule, performance, staffing, quality, security, and mission execution across dispersed teams.

The candidate will drive secure AI-enabled analytics and coordinate with government leadership to ensure mission success. The position requires 20+ years of DoD/IC experience, 8+ years in large programs, and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.