Innovations Deputy Program Manager

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an energetic Deputy Program Manager for their Global Solutions Management – Operations II team. In this role, you will oversee multiple agile software development projects focusing on next-generation network operations software management tools utilizing AI and machine learning. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing teams in a DoD environment, demonstrating skills in collaboration, decision-making, and communication. A commitment to ethical behavior and growth opportunities is essential to support the mission-focused roadmap.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
• U.S. Citizenship required with a Secret Clearance.
• 4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution across multiple agile software development teams.
• Manage project costs, staffing and execution within budget.
• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with customers.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Time Management

Collaboration

Agility

Integrity

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Master's with relevant experience

Tools

AWS Cloud Solutions

Job description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos seeks an energetic Deputy Program Manager (DPM) for the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) Innovations Team. This project focuses on developing and implementing next-generation network operations software management tools designed to streamline, automate, and enhance operations across the third-largest network in the world. In this unique role, you will oversee day-to-day execution across multiple agile software development teams to deliver transformative capabilities across the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN), leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and various bot technologies to drive efficiency and enhance the delivery of mission value.

The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) will oversee and manage multiple special projects driving delivery across the product trains. The ideal candidate will have a background of successfully collaborating with customers and customer stakeholders in a DoD and/or DISA environment. The DPM will work in a collaborative and innovative culture to provide our customers with the best possible solutions that meet their strategic goals. Due to the unique nature of the innovations team and the success realized on GSMO to date the ideal candidate would also bring a business growth and capture mindset to support new customer engagements and mission focused roadmap creation to drive modernization across the current mission landscape while enabling expansion to new customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support programmatic responsibility (cost, schedule, performance) for executing assigned special projects.
• Support managing the project's cost, ensuring proper staffing to execute the project and operate within the budget, and identifying and executing actions needed to mitigate any cost drivers.
• Support financial performance (revenue, operating income, margin) against the Annual Operating Plan, focusing on maximizing profitability.
• Deliver consistent performance to meet or exceed all contractual requirements.
• Work with the PM to coordinate, document, and communicate strategic and tactical priorities; back up the PM during required program reviews.
• Build and maintain a trusted advisor relationship with Customers while developing a deep understanding of their priorities.
• Comply with Customer and Government processes and ensure commitments are tracked in our forecasts.
• Work collaboratively with Business Development and other marketing/capture support personnel to enable growth on the contract.
• Manage the team to develop innovative solutions and pursue new and on-contract growth opportunities based on program and customer priorities.
• Manage work authorizations, approve timecards, and track charging time against the plan.
• Manage the growth, performance, and professional development of staff.
• Identify risks, resolve problems, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and oversee staff augmentation.
• Track funding of subcontracts and approve subcontractor's invoices/timesheets.
• Build a culture grounded in Leidos values, beliefs, expectations, and the highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 6+ years or prior relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required with a Secret Clearance
• 4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Experience managing high-tempo technical teams and demonstrated multi-team management skills, decision-making, communication, and time management.
• Experience formulating a technical strategy
• Knowledge of Agile Development Methodology
• Knowledge of DevSecOps processes
• Knowledge of Engineering and Management Processes (e.g. ITIL, PMP)
• Knowledge of Federal and DoD industry/government best practices
• Ability to gain internal consensus support; operate independently; conceive new and innovative ideas and solutions; predict potential outcomes, and conclude which alternative course of action to follow
• Experience effectively communicating at senior levels within a customer organization.
• Ability to collaborate with Program Management and customers in forming strategies to improve performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Demonstrates integrity, respect, commitment to excellence, collaboration, agility, and diversity.
• Experience mentoring staff to maintain high levels of performance and positive morale.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in AWS Cloud Solutions
• Knowledgeable in DoD RMF
• Experience working with DISA

Original Posting: June 9, 2025

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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.