Senior Federal Network Program Manager, PMP, 99.99% Uptime

Leidos Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-visibility contract delivering secure, always-on network infrastructure for a federal agency. You will oversee O&M, change management, cybersecurity, and contract execution with Leidos leadership and client teams.

Responsibilities include directing project management, billing, access and inventory controls, developing a Task Order/Program Management Plan, and a five-year roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• PMP or PgMP certification (Active).
• Fifteen years of relevant experience, including 10+ years managing project development from inception through deployment.
• Experience in managing portfolio of programs with at least $50M annually on FFP and T&M contract types.
• Expertise and working knowledge of cost account management, risk management, staffing, sales growth, client communications, subcontractors, and financial oversight.
• Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior point of accountability for Project Management, Customer Billing, Physical Access Management, and Inventory Management functions
• Drive performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Service Level Requirements (SLRs), including maintaining 99.99% network uptime
• Oversee technical and functional management of the full contract scope of work
• Lead development of a Task Order/Program Management Plan outlining technical approach, staffing, timeline, and management controls
• Develop and maintain an Annual Strategic Plan and Five-Year Roadmap for network operations
• Champion continuous improvement and automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve service delivery
• Ensure program alignment with recognized project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK)
• Maintain compliance with client reporting requirements, accessibility standards, and contract documentation obligations
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team of network engineers, architects, and security specialists
• Ensure appropriately certified staffing to meet evolving mission requirements
• Lead transition planning to ensure continuity of operations during contract transitions
• Proactively identify and report potential conflicts of interest
• Support cybersecurity governance activities and coordinate with client security stakeholders
• Manage organizational compliance within Leidos policies and procedures.
• Through personal example, set the tone and direction for moral and ethical leadership for the program. Continue to build a culture grounded in the Leidos values, beliefs, and expectations and highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior. Promote improved transparency and cross-group collaboration.
• Ability to provide onsite support regularly.

Job description

Leidos in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-visibility contract delivering secure, always-on network infrastructure for a federal agency. You will oversee O&M, change management, cybersecurity, and contract execution with Leidos leadership and client teams.

Responsibilities include directing project management, billing, access and inventory controls, developing a Task Order/Program Management Plan, and a five-year roadmap.