Senior DoD Acquisition Program Manager

COMFORT SYSTEMS; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Program Manager to lead a large Army acquisition program. You will coordinate activities, develop schedules and budgets, manage resources, and serve as the primary liaison with DoD clients and subcontractors to ensure program success.

The role requires a strong engineering and manufacturing background, proven PM leadership, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams from conception through launch while maintaining DoD regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 12–15 years of defense experience or Master's with 10–13 years in defense.
• 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.

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

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

DoD contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Program Manager to lead a large Army acquisition program. You will coordinate activities, develop schedules and budgets, manage resources, and serve as the primary liaison with DoD clients and subcontractors to ensure program success.

The role requires a strong engineering and manufacturing background, proven PM leadership, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams from conception through launch while maintaining DoD regulatory