Program Lead, Systems Engineer

Quest Oracle Community; Odenton (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Program Lead/System Engineer to oversee system-level requirements, integration, verification, and UAC testing for JWICS support to DISA customers. The role manages 14 managers, drives engineering activities, and delivers end-to-end system capability from design to sustainment.

The position requires security clearance, advanced certifications, a related bachelor’s (or master’s) degree, and extensive DoD experience with Linux and Windows environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Current Security+ or SecurityX certification per DoD 8140 at Sys Admin level.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; 12–15 years; or 10–13 years with Master’s.
• Experience in architecture, design, development, and delivery of data‑driven operations in a DoD environment.
• 2+ years of management and supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of project planning experience.
• 2+ years with Linux/RHEL OS systems.
• 2+ years with Windows Server OS systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customer reps and engineers.
• Ability to work with people across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of managers leading 14 personnel and provide guidance on performance, reviews, and recognition.
• Gather requirements, define use cases, perform gap analysis, and develop functional/design specs.
• Plan engineering activities, coordinate with third parties, and manage integration and test.
• Lead SE processes for platform specifications, input/output, and hardware/software compatibility.
• Develop and maintain system engineering documentation and diagrams.
• Identify task dependencies, risks, and mitigations; report status to leads.
• Coordinate with colleagues to resolve technical variances and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage external dependencies and estimate effort to project schedules.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Leadership

Project planning

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Linux/RHEL

Windows Server

SQL/Oracle databases

ITIL foundations

Job description

Job Description

The Program Lead/System Engineer position will oversee the management of the system level requirements, and the performance of integration, verification, and user acceptance testing to ensure that the design, deployment, integration, maintenance, and support for Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications Systems (JWICS) supporting DISA customers is fully operational.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform Leidos supervisory duties for a team of managers leading 14 personnel. Provide guidance and direction for personnel issues including completing performance feedbacks, annual reviews, salary recommendations, corrective action, disciplinary actions, submission for awards and recognition, etc...
• Data gathering, Requirements Definition, Use Case Development, Gap Analysis, Functional Specification, Test Plans, and Design Specification

• Execution of engineering activities, requirements analysis, implementation planning, third party coordination, integration and test, documentation, deployment, and system assessment.
• Employing Systems Engineering approach for systems planning, design, execution, and sustainment.
• Lead in defining processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
• Lead in the development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models through use of SE tool.
• Identifying and managing related project task dependencies, risks & possible mitigations.
• Collaborating with colleagues to monitor and report technical variances; facilitating resolution of technical issues that adversely impact successful product delivery
• Reporting the technical status of product development to assigned leads on a consistent basis.
• Identifying and managing external dependencies.
• Estimating level of effort (hrs/days/resources) to outline & update a projected project schedule.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Current Security+ or SecurityX certification, or equivalent certifications/credentials in compliance with DoD 8140 at the Systems Administrator, Intermediate level.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12-15 years of professional experience; or 10-13 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
• Experience in architecture, design, develop, and delivery of data driven operations capabilities, within a DoD environment.
• 2+ years of management and supervisory experience
• 5+ years of project planning experience
• 2+ years with Linux/RHEL OS systems
• 2+ years with Windows Server OS systems
• Experience working with a highly technical team and in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, systems engineers and architects
• Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of network routing devices and network device configurations
• Understanding of ITIL foundation or ITIL certified
• Experience with OS scripting (perl, python, shell)
• Experience with Databases (SQL, Oracle) & DB migrations

Original Posting

September 4, 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

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.