Senior DoD Program Manager - C4ISR, Cyber & Mission Ops

Leidos; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee the DoD C3HST program, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and customer engagement to ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

The role requires managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, coordinating dispersed teams, and interfacing with government customers, subcontractors, and cross-functional groups. Active Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant program management experience supporting DoD or national security programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary defense programs.
• 4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Experience supporting C4ISR, SATCOM, cyber, intelligence, cloud, network modernization, or defense technology programs.
• Experience managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance within contractual requirements.
• Experience interacting with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced operational environments.
• Ability to travel as required to support customer and program activities.
• Strong understanding of defense systems integration, mission operations, communications systems, cybersecurity, or related technical domains.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of program execution, including cost, schedule, technical performance, staffing, and risk management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers and senior stakeholders.
• Develop and execute program management strategies to support mission objectives and customer priorities.
• Manage cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, operations, cybersecurity, logistics, and acquisition personnel.
• Oversee program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and security policies.
• Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure mission success.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, program reviews, status reports, and customer updates.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and partner organizations to support integrated program execution.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Support business growth initiatives, capture activities, and strategic planning efforts as required.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee the DoD C3HST program, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and customer engagement to ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

The role requires managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, coordinating dispersed teams, and interfacing with government customers, subcontractors, and cross-functional groups. Active Top Secret clearance is required.