FUSION Program Manager - AI-Enabled, TS/SCI

Leidos; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, at NGIC in Charlottesville, VA, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the FUSION program. The role oversees cost, schedule, performance, staffing, and security across a complex intelligence enterprise, with a focus on secure AI-enabled analytics and mission support.

The successful candidate will direct a dispersed workforce, coordinate with government leads, and ensure compliance with security requirements, while staying available during core NGIC hours for critical events.

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.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall execution of the FUSION task order and ensure mission success across CONUS and OCONUS 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, including staffing backfill, onboarding, and transitions.
• Guide secure AI-enabled analytics and ensure compliance with security and tradecraft standards.
• Oversee PMO operations, supervise contractor personnel, and maintain risk management and lessons‑learned programs.
• Coordinate with KO, COR, Government PM, branch chiefs, and mission leads.
• Remain available during NGIC core hours and respond rapidly during mission-critical events.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Program management

AI analytics

DoD experience

Education

Master’s degree

PMP certification

Job description

Leidos, at NGIC in Charlottesville, VA, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the FUSION program. The role oversees cost, schedule, performance, staffing, and security across a complex intelligence enterprise, with a focus on secure AI-enabled analytics and mission support.

The successful candidate will direct a dispersed workforce, coordinate with government leads, and ensure compliance with security requirements, while staying available during core NGIC hours for critical events.