Senior Defense Program Manager – Hypersonic Systems

Society of Defense Financial Management; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Program Manager for its Defense Sector – Advanced Materials & Test Division in Huntsville. The role leads a program team for advanced manufacturing of missile systems and test platform components, overseeing planning, tracking, and execution within technical, schedule, and budget constraints.

The PM is the primary customer interface and helps drive proposals and on-contract growth.

Qualifications

• Active DoD clearance at SECRET level or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• 15+ years of related experience (BA) or 13+ years with MS.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with government and prime customers and other external stakeholders to build trust and collaboration.
• Develop and implement execution and growth strategies for the program within schedule and budget.
• Develop staffing plans and budgets with division leaders and program finance staff.
• Create detailed schedules with scheduling staff and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery.
• Provide regular internal reporting through Monthly Reports, Integrated Program Reviews, and weekly status reports.

Skills

Active DoD clearance (SECRET+)

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Program Manager for its Defense Sector – Advanced Materials & Test Division in Huntsville. The role leads a program team for advanced manufacturing of missile systems and test platform components, overseeing planning, tracking, and execution within technical, schedule, and budget constraints.

The PM is the primary customer interface and helps drive proposals and on-contract growth.