Program Coordinator

SDFM; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector seeks a Program Coordinator to provide comprehensive program management support for the Persistent Surveillance Portfolio. You will work with program managers, engineers, government contracting officers, and help streamline procurement and logistics to keep the program on track.

Ideal candidates have a BA or MA in related fields, 3+ years in program administration, and DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BA degree (Business Admin/Public Admin or related) plus 4–8 yrs experience, or Masters with 2–6 yrs 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

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

IMS scheduling

Job description

Description

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.

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

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. To explore and learn more, click here!

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.

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.

Original Posting:

October 28, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.