Program Coordinator

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a highly organized Program Coordinator to join our Persistent Surveillance Portfolio. You will provide comprehensive program management support to ensure the program runs smoothly and efficiently, coordinating schedules, budgets and documentation while assisting with procurement and travel logistics.

Ideal candidates hold a BA in Business Administration or related field with 4–8 years of program administration experience, or a Masters with 2–6 years.

Qualifications

• BA degree from an accredited institution (preferred in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field) plus 4–8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2–6 years of prior relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in program administration, preferably within a government contracting environment
• Must be a US Citizen, possess and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Proven experience supporting complex programs and projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage program schedule, budget, communication, and documentation.
• Maintain program calendars, deadlines, and milestones.
• Assist with the procurement process, including researching potential vendors, preparing requisitions, and managing purchase orders.
• Assist with travel arrangements and logistics for program meetings and conferences.
• Manage program databases and ensure accurate data entry.
• Prepare presentations and reports as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA in Business Administration / Public Administration or related

Masters in related field (alternative)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Sensor’s Persistent Surveillance Portfolio is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Coordinator to join our team supporting the Persistent Surveillance Portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive program management support to ensure the program runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with program managers, engineers, government contracting officers, and play a key role in supporting the procurement process.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage program schedule, budget, communication, and documentation.

• Maintain program calendars, deadlines, and milestones.

• Assist with the procurement process, including researching potential vendors, preparing requisitions, and managing purchase orders.

• Assist with travel arrangements and logistics for program meetings and conferences.

• Manage program databases and ensure accurate data entry.

• Prepare presentations and reports as needed.

• Perform other administrative duties as assigned_._

Basic Qualifications

• BA degree from an accredited institution (preferred in in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field) plus 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.

• 3+ years of experience in program administration, preferably within a government contracting environment

• Must be a US Citizen, possess and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Proven experience supporting complex programs and projects.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Project and creating/managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs)

• Experience with procurement processes, including vendor research, requisition preparation, and purchase order management.

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00