Maritime Defense PM - FMS Programs

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the Defense Sector is seeking a Program Manager to lead a Foreign Military Sale Navy program, overseeing upgrades, sustainment, and integration of naval systems. The role focuses on strategic leadership, contract execution, and delivering cost, schedule, and performance objectives with a globally dispersed team.

The ideal candidate will manage Government engagement, provide executive briefings, and ensure disciplined execution across contract performance while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of relevant experience with increasing engineering management responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience with Foreign Military Sales programs.
• Experience managing programs with geographically dispersed or OCONUS environments.
• Strong technical writing, editing, analytical, and information organization skills.
• Ability to travel internationally and work in maritime/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct contract execution to achieve cost, schedule, technical, and performance objectives.
• Serve as primary Government interface (CO, COR) and Leidos leadership.
• Lead cross-functional teams and subcontractors for integrated program execution.
• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation to Government stakeholders.
• Develop IPBs and resource-loaded schedules to support execution.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention.
• Mentor program personnel and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and contractual requirements.

Skills

Program management

Foreign Military Sales

Leadership of global teams

Technical writing

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Leidos in the Defense Sector is seeking a Program Manager to lead a Foreign Military Sale Navy program, overseeing upgrades, sustainment, and integration of naval systems. The role focuses on strategic leadership, contract execution, and delivering cost, schedule, and performance objectives with a globally dispersed team.

The ideal candidate will manage Government engagement, provide executive briefings, and ensure disciplined execution across contract performance while coordinating with