Portfolio Manager

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a seasoned Portfolio Manager to lead cross‑functional teams delivering hardware and software solutions for defense programs. You will develop strategic relationships with customers, support proposals, and drive program goals across engineering, finance, contracts, and supply chain, ensuring objectives align with mission and division strategy.

Candidates should have 12+ years of leadership experience and be able to obtain a DoD security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or equivalent; 12+ years of experience, or Master’s with 10+ years.
• Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external customers.
• Experience leading hardware/software development teams; cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead program teams through status reviews, provide guidance, and address issues.
• Interface with customers to build relationships and drive future opportunities.
• Contribute to proposals ensuring alignment with mission, financial, and divisional goals.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, contracts, growth, and supply chain for execution.
• Address deficiencies in portfolio planning and execution.
• Champion continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills

Strategic relationship building

Cross-functional leadership

Proposal development support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a talented Portfolio Manager to join in on the cutting-edge working happening in our Indirect Fire Protection Capability/Force Protection Business Area. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct one-on-one and group meetings with the program teams to check status, provide guidance, and work through any issues to achieve positive outcomes.
• Interface with customers to develop relationships, ensure the highest quality of service, and drive future business opportunities.
• Provide business expertise to proposals, ensuring that submissions align with mission, financial, and Division strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners (engineering, finance, contracts, growth, supply chain) to ensure alignment and timely execution of program goals.
• Provide solutions to any identified deficiencies within the planning and execution of the portfolio.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team efficiency, quality, and overall program execution.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, business, or an equivalent degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years or prior relevant experience. Generally has 7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external customers while collaborating with company / industry leaders to gather cutting edge solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading development or production teams to develop hardware / software solutions.
• Twelve or more years of experience in leading cross disciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and customers to deliver hardware / software solutions.
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance. (U.S. citizenship is required)
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly organized and responsive, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and collaboratively due to a fast-paced and highly productive work environment.
• A background in electrical engineering to provide additional insight with respect to technical challenges.
• Active and current DoD Secret clearance.

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Original Posting:

September 8, 2026

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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.