Program Coordinator

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

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Persistent Surveillance Portfolio. You will manage program schedules, budgets, documentation, and procurement activities in a fast-paced team environment.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, plus experience in government contracting. A DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one is expected. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin/Public Admin or related field with 4–8 years of program administration experience.
• Master’s degree in Business Admin/Public Admin or related field with 2–6 years of program administration experience.
• 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).
• Must be a US citizen, active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain secret clearance.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage program schedule, budget, communication, and documentation.
• Maintain program calendars, deadlines, budget, 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

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin/Public Admin or related field

Master’s degree in Business Admin/Public Admin or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

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 committed to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is grounded in our commitment to do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and our communities. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Sensor is seeking a Program Coordinator to support our Persistent Surveillance Portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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, subcontractors 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 delivers a broad portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains for customers worldwide. Our capabilities 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.

We tackle some of the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with mission-critical needs.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Maintain program calendars, deadlines, budget, 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

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field) and 4–8 years of experience in program administration, preferably in a government contracting environment or Master’s degree (preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field) and 2–6 years of experience in program administration, preferably in a government contracting environment.

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).

Must be a US citizen, possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearanceor ability to obtain secret clearance.

Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL

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.

Experience on construction management projects.

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:

August 12, 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.

An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations

Leidos is a Fortune 500 company focused on innovative solutions in national security and health, with a commitment to diversity and employee engagement.

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