Hypersonics Program Leader: Drive Advanced Defense Systems

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Hypersonics Program Manager to own profit & loss, growth, technical execution, and staffing for a major hypersonics program. You will lead IPTs, manage budgets, and drive schedule performance while coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Strong briefing skills and aerospace program experience are essential; the role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration with senior government customers to ensure program

Qualifications

• Experience briefing executives and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership of integrated product teams (IPTs).
• Track record in managing program budgets and schedules.
• Extensive experience with aerospace programs and defense contractors.

Responsibilities

• Own profit & loss, growth, technical execution, and staffing for the hypersonics program.
• Lead IPTs, manage budgets, and drive schedule performance.
• Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Collaborate with senior government customers on program priorities.
• Ensure program risks are identified and mitigated.

Skills

Briefing skills

IPT leadership

Budget management

Aerospace program experience

Strategic planning

Risk management

Government customer collaboration

Job description

Leidos is hiring a Hypersonics Program Manager in the Defense Systems sector to own profit & loss, growth, technical execution, and staffing for a hypersonics program. You will lead IPTs, manage budgets, and drive schedule performance while coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Strong briefing skills and experience with aerospace programs are essential. The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration with senior government customers to