Senior Missile Systems Program Lead

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead missile systems manufacturing and test platform components programs. You will manage schedules, budgets, and customer interfaces, while growing the program through proposals and on-contract opportunities.

Ideal candidates have active SECRET-level clearance, a science/engineering degree, and extensive DoD program leadership experience with large budgets. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active DOD clearance at SECRET level or higher is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; 15+ years with BA or 13+ years with MS for seniority.
• Experience leading programs with >$30M annual value and flight vehicle development for DoD applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program team involved with advanced manufacturing of missile systems and test platform components.
• Plan, track, and execute tasks within technical, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Interface with customers and manage relationships; contribute to proposals and on-contract growth.
• Develop staffing plans and budgets with division leaders and program finance analysts.
• Produce regular internal reports and ensure program performance and risk mitigation.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Flight vehicle development

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Leidos Defense Sector seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead missile systems manufacturing and test platform components programs. You will manage schedules, budgets, and customer interfaces, while growing the program through proposals and on-contract opportunities.

Ideal candidates have active SECRET-level clearance, a science/engineering degree, and extensive DoD program leadership experience with large budgets. Travel up to 25% may be required.