Program Manager

Leidos Inc; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager to lead a large Army acquisition program within the Indirect Fire Protection Capability/Force Protection Business Area. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop schedules and budgets, and manage risk while serving as the primary contact for DoD clients and subcontractors.

The role requires strong leadership, deep defense program experience, and the ability to relocate to Huntsville, AL or reside nearby; active Secret clearance is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 12–15 years of defense-industry experience, or Master's with 10–13 years.
• Proven prototype development, test, and support equipment experience.
• Strong technical background in engineering and manufacturing principles.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage complex programs.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a diverse team.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication for DoD stakeholders.
• Experience with government contracts and regulations.
• U.S. citizen and ability to maintain an active Secret clearance.
• Resident of Huntsville, AL area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for day-to-day management of a large Army acquisition program.
• Coordinate and oversee project activities aligned with program goals.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for DoD clients, subcontractors, stakeholders.
• Support risk management plan development and execution.
• Prepare program status reports and briefings for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with DoD regulations and policies.
• Foster collaboration within the program team and cross-functional groups.
• Ability to orchestrate cross functional teams to ensure high quality solutions from conception to launch.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Risk management

Government contracts

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree +12-15 years

Master's degree +10-13 years

Job description

Description

Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a talented Program 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.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide leadership and direction for the day-to-day management of a large Army acquisition program
• Coordinate and oversee project activities, ensuring they align with program goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project success.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including DoD clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Support the development and execution of risk management plans.
• Prepare and present program status reports and briefings to senior management and DoD clients.
• Ensure compliance with DoD regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the program team.
• Ability to orchestrate cross functional teams to ensure high quality solutions are delivered from conception to launch

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university plus 12-15 years of relevant experience in the defense industry or Masters with at least 10-13 years of relevant experience in the defense industry.
• Proven experience in prototype development, test and support equipment development and operations and maintenance.
• Strong technical background, with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing principles.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage complex projects, multitask, and prioritize effectively.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team of professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in risk management, including the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the project.
• Experience working with government contracts and regulations.
• Must be a US citizen possess and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on a DoD acquisition program
• Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
• Background in engineering
• Previous military experience
• Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation
• Extensive understanding of defense acquisition process.

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: 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.

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