Senior Program Manager – National Security & Mission Software

Leidos; Maryland; On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a very large, nationally significant software development and system engineering program within the National Security Sector. As prime contractor, you will drive performance, manage a multi-vendor environment, align the backlog with the Government plan, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and DoD 5000 series.

A TS/SCI with polygraph, 15+ years PM experience and PMP or equivalent certification are

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in any field related to support to government contracting or business management.
• Fifteen years' experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Must have a PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Program Management.
• Must have extensive experience and understanding of customer’s SIGINT/CNO environments, sensor enterprise, and tasking systems.
• Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment.
• Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
• Must have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of all contract activities that impact Leidos’ ability to meet the Government’s requirements.
• Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract.
• Review and present the Integrated Program Baseline (or resource loaded schedule) to the Government.
• Review and approve Estimate To Complete, Contract Data Requirements (CDR) and other financial reports based on contractual requirements.
• Review risk and risk mitigation activities, and report status to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented to the Government PM.
• Communicate issues and solutions to the Government PM.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor’s contracts staff.
• Ensure the recruitment and training of program staff both direct and indirect
• Review all financial and technical reports before release to the Government.
• Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs.
• Provide Contractor input to the Award Fee Plan reviews.
• Mentor mid-level and junior staff.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Leidos in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a very large, nationally significant software development and system engineering program within the National Security Sector. As prime contractor, you will drive performance, manage a multi-vendor environment, align the backlog with the Government plan, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and DoD 5000 series.

A TS/SCI with polygraph, 15+ years PM experience and PMP or equivalent certification are