Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead a large Army acquisition program within the Indirect Fire Protection/Force Protection area. The role requires directing day-to-day program activities, coordinating schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams, and serving as the primary liaison with DoD clients and subcontractors.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's (or Master's) with extensive defense industry experience, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 12–15 years in defense, or Master's with 10–13 years in defense.
• Experience in prototype development, test and support equipment development, and operations and maintenance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to lead a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for day-to-day management of a large Army acquisition program.
• Coordinate and oversee project activities aligned 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 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.
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions from conception to launch.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12–15 years experience

Master's degree with 10–13 years experience

Job 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

• 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

Pay Range

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

Securing Your Data

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Posting Information

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.

About Us

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment and Diversity

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.